Effects of centralized isolation vs. home isolation on psychological distress in patients with COVID-19.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study aimed to evaluate the impact of isolation form on the recovery of psychological distress in patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) after being discharged from hospital.

Methods

Baseline survey was conducted from February 10, 2020 to February 25, 2020 in patients with COVID-19 in a designated hospital on the discharge day. After discharge, patients were free to choose whether isolate in a centralized isolation site (i.e. designated hotel) or their own home for another two weeks. A follow-up survey was conducted at the end of the 2-week post-discharge isolation. Depression, anxiety as well as self-rated health were assessed at both time points using the 9-item patient health questionnaire, 7-item generalized anxiety disorder scale and self-rated

SUBMITTER: Ju Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7816602 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature