Naziru Bashir Mukhtar1,2, Auwal Abdullahi1,3, Muhammad Aliyu Abba1,4, Jibril Mohammed1. 1. Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Bayero University Kano, Kano, Nigeria. 2. Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium. 3. Department of Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy, University of Antwerp, Movant, Wilrijk, Belgium. 4. Department of Physiotherapy, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria.
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: COVID-19 has spread globally, thereby contributing to substantial hospitalisation rates and morbidity. However, little or no information is available on the experiences of patients with COVID-19 in an African-setting. The study aimed to explore the experiences of patients with COVID-19. METHODS: semi-structured interviews were conducted via telephone with eleven individuals who were managed and discharged due to COVID-19. A descriptive phenomenological approach to qualitative research was employed and participants were mainly asked about their experiences before, during and after hospitalisation for COVID-19. Data were analysed using thematic analysis. RESULTS: patients' viewpoints were suggestive of community and secondary transmission of COIVD-19 in the study area. A few participants experienced severe symptoms. Most participants tend to resign their condition to fate; while some displayed unfounded conspiracy theories. Nevertheless, precautionary measures to prevent infection were largely observed. COVID-19 also negatively affected activities of daily living of the participants. Furthermore, the participants were generally satisfied with quality of care provided. However, areas of patients' education, isolation centre set-up and caregiver-patient interaction needed further improvements. Lastly, experience of fear and stigma during post-hospitalisation were common. CONCLUSION: COVID-19 impacted negatively on the lives of the studied population. However, their experience during hospitalisation was generally positive. Copyright: Naziru Bashir Mukhtar et al.
INTRODUCTION: COVID-19 has spread globally, thereby contributing to substantial hospitalisation rates and morbidity. However, little or no information is available on the experiences of patients with COVID-19 in an African-setting. The study aimed to explore the experiences of patients with COVID-19. METHODS: semi-structured interviews were conducted via telephone with eleven individuals who were managed and discharged due to COVID-19. A descriptive phenomenological approach to qualitative research was employed and participants were mainly asked about their experiences before, during and after hospitalisation for COVID-19. Data were analysed using thematic analysis. RESULTS: patients' viewpoints were suggestive of community and secondary transmission of COIVD-19 in the study area. A few participants experienced severe symptoms. Most participants tend to resign their condition to fate; while some displayed unfounded conspiracy theories. Nevertheless, precautionary measures to prevent infection were largely observed. COVID-19 also negatively affected activities of daily living of the participants. Furthermore, the participants were generally satisfied with quality of care provided. However, areas of patients' education, isolation centre set-up and caregiver-patient interaction needed further improvements. Lastly, experience of fear and stigma during post-hospitalisation were common. CONCLUSION: COVID-19 impacted negatively on the lives of the studied population. However, their experience during hospitalisation was generally positive. Copyright: Naziru Bashir Mukhtar et al.
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Keywords:
COVID-19; hospitalisation; patients; qualitative research
Authors: Peter Thomas; Claire Baldwin; Bernie Bissett; Ianthe Boden; Rik Gosselink; Catherine L Granger; Carol Hodgson; Alice Ym Jones; Michelle E Kho; Rachael Moses; George Ntoumenopoulos; Selina M Parry; Shane Patman; Lisa van der Lee Journal: J Physiother Date: 2020-03-30 Impact factor: 7.000