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- Title
Post-Traumatic Psychological Experience of COVID-19 Survivors: A Descriptive Phenomenological Study.
- Authors
Al Nasiri, Yusra; Al Balushi, Amal; Al Balushi, Saira; Al Alawi, Kamila; Al Mashari, Zainab; Al Muqimi, Buthaina; Al Balushi, Faiza; Al Awaidy, Salah
- Abstract
Background: The rising incidence of COVID-19 cases is undeniably having a profound impact on the physiological and psychological welfare of individuals. The incident had the potential to significantly affect an individual's quality of life, social interactions, and occupational performance. The study explored the experiences of individuals who recovered from COVID-19 and the impact of their illness on their psychological and overall well-being. Methods: A qualitative, phenomenological study was conducted in Oman among 15 patients aged 20 to 60 years, who had been hospitalized at Royal Hospital with moderate to severe symptoms and signs of COVID-19. An in-depth interview was used to collect data. Thematic analysis was carried out to analyze the data using the Braun and Clarke model framework for the analysis. Results: Three themes emerged from the study: (1) The impact of COVID-19 on the survivors; (2) factors that improved patients' recovery; (3) lessons learned from COVID-19 pandemic. A recent study found important intrinsic and extrinsic factors that helped COVID-19 patients recover quickly. Conclusions: COVID-19 impacted the individuals' physiological and psychological health. The findings can inform Oman's psychological support services and raise awareness of the virus's psychological impact on mental health. The study may help to design a tailored psychological intervention to improve the mental well-being of COVID-19 survivors for better experience and quality of life.
- Subjects
OMAN; COVID-19; PSYCHOTHERAPY; CONSCIOUSNESS raising; COVID-19 pandemic; PSYCHOLOGICAL factors
- Publication
COVID, 2024, Vol 4, Issue 8, p1188
- ISSN
2673-8112
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/covid4080084