Lived experiences and meanings of the COVID-19 pandemic: A case of the elderly survivors

Realino, Vincent Justine L.; Cagasan, Editha; Gravoso, Rotacio

doi:10.1016/j.ijdrr.2023.103772

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“…This study found that the people under study had more fear, depression, and suicidal thoughts because they were focusing too much on their symptoms, loneliness, fewer social interactions, and exposure to frightening information about COVID-19 on social media sites. In the same vein, Realino et al [17] reported that the participants in their study also had various fears, such as fear of death, fear of deteriorating health, fear of transmitting the virus to their family members, fear of losing their mental stability, and fear arising from news of COVID-19-related deaths. In the context of the global pandemic, social media has emerged as a vital platform for individuals worldwide, serving as a primary means of accessing news and information related to COVID-19.…”

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“…In other words, they were intentionally excluded from interactions or relationships within the community. In the study conducted by Realino et al [17], elderly survivors complained of isolation and felt they were no longer welcome in their community because no one interacted with them. The results presented also align with those of Fu et al [48] and Iqbal et al [49].…”

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“…The phenomenological approach has effectively yielded promising insights into the personal experiences of people with illnesses. Realino et al [17] used the same methodology to study thirteen elderlies from the Philippines to gain insights into their lived experiences as COVID-19 patients and learn how they perceived and managed their infection. Shaban et al [18] also employed this method to examine the first-hand encounters and perspectives of eleven patients in isolation with COVID-19 in an Australian healthcare system.…”

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COVID-19 Patients' Experiences during the Pandemic: A Phenomenology Study

Thirarattanasunthon,

Kongnarong,

Chanachon

et al. 2024

J. Hum. Earth Future

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Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic caught the world community off guard, with irreversible effects, causing numerous hospitalizations and deaths across the globe. Understanding COVID-19 patients' lived experience is crucial to care assessment. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the experiences of COVID-19 patients before, during, and after hospitalization. Methods: The present study employed a phenomenological method, and purposive sampling was used to select participants. The individuals discharged from COVID-19 treatment in the upper southern region of Thailand were recruited to participate. Data were collected through in-depth interviews conducted by telephone, LINE, and face-to-face from July 1 to September 14, 2020. Results: The study included a total of eight participants selected from seven provinces located in the southern region of Thailand. The mean age of the participants was 42 years, and the mean duration of hospitalization was 22 days, with 62.5% of them having underlying illnesses. The patients' experiences were categorized into 14 distinct sub-themes, corresponding to the various stages of pre-hospitalization, throughout hospitalization, and post-hospitalization. The pre-infection lifestyles of the participants indicated a lack of understanding and misunderstanding regarding COVID-19. This study found that the participants had more fear, depression, and suicidal thoughts during hospitalization. Nevertheless, the participants unequivocally affirmed that the nurse-patient interaction, in terms of providing assistance and addressing mental health concerns, brought them a sense of solace. However, they encountered rejection from their community after being discharged from the hospital. Conclusion:COVID-19 survivors must remain confident in their ability to continue life and believe that they made the right choice by accepting hospital care to save their own lives and prevent the spread of the disease. Healthcare practitioners and stakeholders within the healthcare service system can utilize this knowledge of patients' experiences to assist patients in the prevention, treatment, and management of COVID-19. Doi: 10.28991/HEF-2024-05-01-04 Full Text: PDF

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COVID-19 Patients' Experiences during the Pandemic: A Phenomenology Study

Thirarattanasunthon,

Kongnarong,

Chanachon

et al. 2024

J. Hum. Earth Future

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“…The literature review showed various studies were performed regarding the experience of COVID‐19 patients (Ardakani et al., 2022 ; Firouzkouhi et al., 2023 ; Realino et al., 2023 ; Sahoo et al., 2020 ). In this regard, a qualitative study in Iran showed that patients declared that during the disease, they experienced incredible clinical symptoms, fear of stigma, and bad memories of hospitalization (Firouzkouhi et al., 2023 ).…”

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Meaning and lived experience of Iranian COVID‐19 survivors: A phenomenological study

Hasani‐Moghadam,

Vedadhir,

Alijani

et al. 2024

Brain and Behavior

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BackgroundThe Coronavirus (COVID‐19) is among the most contagious diseases worldwide. During the first peak of the illness, COVID‐19 was considered a considerable crisis for survivors. This qualitative study explored the meaning and lived experience of Iranian COVID‐19 survivors. This qualitative study was conducted in Iran sometime after the onset of the coronavirus in 2020.MethodsThis interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) was performed on twenty survivors of COVID‐19 disease, recruited through the purposeful sampling method via in‐depth semistructured interviews. The interviews were recorded and transcribed, and several codes were extracted. Data were analyzed using the MAXQDA software (v. 12).ResultsThe main themes and subthemes obtained from the data analysis included (1) Taboo and stigma: COVID‐19 as a monster, feelings of social exclusion and loneliness, an obvious sign of shamelessness and maltreatment, (2) God's predestination: God's will and test, COVID‐19 as a wake‐up call to remind low human power, (3) Shadow of death: The fear of death after positive test results, death is closer than the jugular vein, the mourning of a loved one's death, and mourning for an untimely death, (4) Caregivers as an angel: Family as an unrepentant supportive, know the level of family love and attention, and (5) Rebirth and new life: understand the higher value of health and pay more attention to self‐care behavior, and God gives us a golden chance to experience a better life.ConclusionsAccording to the results of this study, COVID‐19 survivors experience various issues regarding the nature of the disease, coping with the illness, and their social and psychological status affected by COVID‐19. Considering the multidimensional supportive programs, increasing public awareness and changing negative attitudes toward the patients and survivors of the pandemic for better rehabilitation and adjustment is essential.

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Lived experiences and meanings of the COVID-19 pandemic: A case of the elderly survivors

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COVID-19 Patients' Experiences during the Pandemic: A Phenomenology Study

COVID-19 Patients' Experiences during the Pandemic: A Phenomenology Study

Meaning and lived experience of Iranian COVID‐19 survivors: A phenomenological study

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