Lived experiences of patients with COVID-19 infection: a phenomenology study

Ali-asghar Jesmi; Zohreh Mohammadzade-tabrizi; Mostafa Rad; Elyas Hosseinzadeh-younesi; Ali Pourhabib

doi:10.17392/1247-21

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Received: 27.07.2020. >> Accepted: 08.10.2020. >> Published: 09.10.2020. Biochemistry

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Lived experiences of patients with COVID-19 infection: a phenomenology study

Abstract

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.

Keywords:

infection,

coronavirus,

qualitative research,

nurses

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