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The Experiences of Recovered COVID-19 Patients in Baqiyatallah Hospital: A Qualitative Study

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The emerging COVID-19 disease affects not only the physical health but also the emotional and psychological health of patients. This study aimed to explain the experiences of 22 recovered COVID-19 patients in Baqiyatallah hospital, Tehran, Iran. Data were collected through in-depth semi-structured interviews. All interviews were recorded and transcribed and then analyzed using the conventional content analysis method. This resulted in emergence of 3 themes “emotional-sensational paradox”, “spiritual growth”, and “experienced mental-psychological effects”, with 11 main categories and 33 subcategories. The results of the study can be used to develop instructions and guidelines for the families of patients as well as healthcare teams to provide effective measures and interventions to minimize the suffering of patients and the damage to mental health.

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We are thankful for financial support, guidance, and advice from the Clinical Research Development Unit of Baqiyatallah Hospital.

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Authors and Affiliations

  1. Behavioral Sciences Research Center, Life style institute, Nursing Faculty, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

    Leila Karimi

  2. Department of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Islamic Azad university Ahvaz branch, Ahvaz, Iran

    Somayeh Makvandi

  3. Anesthesia and Critical Care Department, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran

    Farshid Rahimi-Bashar

  4. Trauma Research Center, Nursing Faculty, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

    Amir Vahedian-Azimi

  5. Applied Biomedical Research Center, , Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran

    Amirhossein Sahebkar

  6. Biotechnology Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran

    Amirhossein Sahebkar

  7. School of Pharmacy,, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran

    Amirhossein Sahebkar

  8. Polish Mother’s Memorial Hospital Research Institute (PMMHRI), Lodz, Poland

    Amirhossein Sahebkar

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Karimi, L., Makvandi, S., Rahimi-Bashar, F., Vahedian-Azimi, A., Sahebkar, A. (2021). The Experiences of Recovered COVID-19 Patients in Baqiyatallah Hospital: A Qualitative Study. In: Guest, P.C. (eds) Identification of Biomarkers, New Treatments, and Vaccines for COVID-19. Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology(), vol 1327. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-71697-4_4

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