Social isolation: Managing psychological distress in hospitalized patients during the COVID-19 pandemic Journal Article
| Author: | Cazeau, N. |
| Article Title: | Social isolation: Managing psychological distress in hospitalized patients during the COVID-19 pandemic |
| Abstract: | The COVID-19 pandemic caused many hospitals and treatment centers to temporarily restrict or prohibit visitors to control viral spread. This article presents a case study of a patient receiving a bone marrow transplantation who experienced psychological distress during hospitalization because of social isolation. The National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines for distress management are used as a framework to outline a nursing plan of care for managing social isolation–related psychological distress in patients who are hospitalized during a worldwide pandemic. AT A GLANCEɔ Restrictions on patient visitations are necessary for healthcare centers to control the spread of COVID-19.ɔ For some patients, visitation restrictions can be a source of increased psychological distress secondary to social isolation.ɔ The National Comprehensive Cancer Network distress management guidelines offer an evidence-based framework for nurses managing psychological distress in hospitalized patients caused by social isolation. © 2020 by the Oncology Nursing Society. |
| Keywords: | bone marrow transplantation; social isolation; distress; pandemic; covid-19 |
| Journal Title: | Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing |
| Volume: | 24 |
| Issue: | 5 |
| ISSN: | 1092-1095 |
| Publisher: | Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) |
| Date Published: | 2020-10-01 |
| Start Page: | 472 |
| End Page: | 474 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1188/20.Cjon.472-474 |
| PUBMED: | 32945803 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
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| Notes: | Article -- Export Date: 1 October 2020 -- Source: Scopus |
