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ArticleBMJ open2023

Quarantine experience of healthcare workers in close contact with COVID-19 patients in China: a qualitative study.

Hengmei Cui, Haoyang Chen, Wei Gao, Songsong Shi, Yunyun Li, Huiling Li, Biyu Shen

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Article in BMJ open, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Hengmei Cui *Department of Nursing, Shanghai Children's Medical Center Affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.ORCID 0000-0002-2503-6697
Haoyang Chen *Department of Nursing, The Second People's Hospital of Nantong, Jiangsu, China.
Wei Gao *School of Nursing, Jiangsu Vocational College of Medicine, Jiangsu, China.
Songsong ShiDepartment of Nursing, Shanghai Children's Medical Center Affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.ORCID 0000-0002-6214-6967
Yunyun LiDepartment of Nursing, Shanghai Children's Medical Center Affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
Huiling LiSchool of Nursing, Soochow University, Suzhou, China.
Biyu ShenDepartment of Nursing, Shanghai Children's Medical Center Affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China shenbiyu@126.com.ORCID 0000-0002-1991-8968

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Abstract

backgroundThis study investigated the experiences of front-line healthcare workers who had been in close contact with COVID-19 patients and had been quarantined in order to provide guidance on quarantine measures with more humanistic care when dealing with future public health emergencies.

methodsWe conducted a qualitative study using semistructured, qualitative, in-depth interviews between April and June 2022. The interviews were recorded and transcribed, followed by a thematic analysis. The study followed the Standards for Reporting Qualitative Research.

resultsThis study identified the following four themes: (1) personal psychological changes, (2) increased reflection on life and work during quarantine, (3) the important role of others' support and (4) different types of demands during quarantine and isolation. Each theme is supported by several subthemes that further illustrate the participants' experiences.

conclusionsQuarantine of close contacts is necessary to prevent outbreaks. Front-line doctors and nurses are at a greater risk of COVID-19 infection than others. The results showed the psychological reactions of ordinary close contacts, and the unique feelings and experiences of doctors and nurses during the epidemic. Therefore, future research should cooperate with multiple departments to assess their needs, provide them with individualised care and love and give them incentives in order to reduce their psychological burden, improve their quality of life and allow them to engage in healthcare with a healthy mind.

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COVID-19Health PersonnelHumansQualitative ResearchQuality of LifeQuarantinemental healthnursesphysiciansqualitative researchsocial support

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