Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg; Department of Social Work, University of Gothenburg.
Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg; Department of Health Science, University West, Trollhattan.
J Rehabil Med. 2022 Sep 9;54:jrm00327. doi: 10.2340/jrm.v54.2742.
To gain a deeper understanding of the lived experiences of patients with COVID-19, regarding rehabilitation, work and social life 6 months after hospital discharge.
An explorative qualitative study with individual interviews.
Patients of working age with persistent self-reported symptoms at a 3-month follow-up who had received inpatient hospital care with discharge approximately 6 months previously were purposively sampled.
Semi-structured interviews were performed with 10 men and 5 women. The interviews were transcribed verbatim and analysed with inductive thematic analysis.
Four themes were identified: "Social support - crucial, but decreased over time", "Varying needs of, and access to, rehabilitation", "Returning to work after COVID-19 - crucial for future prospects" and "An overwhelming experience that essentially changed one's personality".
Rehabilitation provided participants with the valuable tools for recovery, giving them hope for future recovery. Support from next of kin was highly valued, creating stronger family bonds. A new meaning and greater appreciation of life was expressed.
深入了解 COVID-19 患者出院后 6 个月时康复、工作和社会生活的体验。
一项采用个体访谈的探索性定性研究。
在 3 个月随访时出现持续自我报告症状的、有工作能力的住院患者,他们在大约 6 个月前出院。
对 10 名男性和 5 名女性进行了半结构化访谈。访谈内容逐字转录,并采用归纳主题分析进行分析。
确定了 4 个主题:“社会支持——至关重要,但随时间推移而减少”、“康复需求和机会各不相同”、“新冠肺炎后重返工作——对未来前景至关重要”和“压倒性的经历,从根本上改变了一个人的性格”。
康复为参与者提供了宝贵的康复工具,让他们对未来的康复充满希望。来自亲属的支持受到高度重视,增强了家庭关系。对生活的意义和价值有了新的认识和更深的感激。