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

ABSTRACT:

Background

This 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.

Methods

We 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.

Results

This 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

SUBMITTER: Cui H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10603403 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature