Department of Nursing, Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, Sabzevar, Iran.
Department of Paramedic, Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, Sabzevar, Iran.
Med Glas (Zenica). 2021 Feb 1;18(1):18-26. doi: 10.17392/1247-21.
Aim To describe experiences of patients with COVID-19 infection. Methods This qualitative research was conducted using a phenomenological approach, and participants were selected via purposive sampling. In total, 14 patients with COVID-19 were selected (nine women and five men) aged 20-60 years. Data were collected via in-depth interviews with open questions and through observation. Data analysis was performed using Colizzi's phenomenological approach. Results Three themes and nine categories were extracted; the main themes were mental strains, physical manifestations, and coping mechanisms. Mental strains entailed concerns, fears and isolation, on the other hand, physical manifestations comprised nervous, respiratory and gastrointestinal system, and systemic disorders. Coping mechanisms included religiosity and home remedies categories. Conclusion Mental strains were the most important issues in the patients with COVID-19, which were interwoven with concerning physical manifestations. Most of the participants used self-medication and spiritual resources to cope with the disease. Therefore, it is recommended to carry out proper planning by healthcare personnel to psychologically and spiritually support these patients, while alleviating physical manifestations of the disease.
描述 COVID-19 感染患者的体验。
本研究采用现象学方法进行定性研究，通过目的性抽样选择参与者。共选择了 14 名 COVID-19 患者（9 名女性和 5 名男性），年龄在 20-60 岁之间。通过开放式深入访谈和观察收集数据。使用 Colizzi 的现象学方法进行数据分析。
提取出三个主题和九个类别；主要主题是精神压力、身体表现和应对机制。精神压力包括担忧、恐惧和隔离，另一方面，身体表现包括神经系统、呼吸系统和胃肠道系统以及全身紊乱。应对机制包括宗教信仰和家庭疗法类别。
精神压力是 COVID-19 患者最重要的问题，与身体表现交织在一起。大多数参与者使用自我药物治疗和精神资源来应对疾病。因此，建议医护人员进行适当的规划，在心理和精神上支持这些患者，同时缓解疾病的身体表现。
