Disease and Treatment Experiences of COVID-19 Patients: A Qualitative Study

Uzun Şahin C. , Aydın M., Usta A., Sakın M.

Cyprus Journal of Medical Sciences, vol.1, no.1, pp.1-8, 2021 (Journal Indexed in ESCI)

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 1 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2021
  • Doi Number: 10.5152/cjms.2021.3188
  • Title of Journal : Cyprus Journal of Medical Sciences
  • Page Numbers: pp.1-8

Abstract

Objective: The study aimed to explore the perceptions of hospitalized COVID-19 patients’ experiences regarding the disease and treatment process. Methods: The study was carried out as qualitative research at a hospital in Turkey between June 17, 2020, and July 7, 2020. The sample consisted of 8 COVID-19 patients hospitalized in service after intensive care treatment. The data were collected through an in-depth individual interview form. Each interview was transcribed verbatim, and a thematic analysis was performed. The Standards for Reporting Qualitative Research (SRQR) checklist was followed. Results: Three main themes were identified for patients' perceptions of the disease experiences and treatment process. The patients experienced negative emotions after being diagnosed with COVID19, and they spent the isolation and treatment process communicating with their beloved ones over the phone, watching television, and praying. Having an infectious disease caused them to have anxiety and sadness, and they reported satisfaction with the physicians and nurses during the treatment process.