Authors

  1. Wang, Jing-Yuan MSN, RN
  2. Wei, Li-Li PhD, RN
  3. Li, Huan-Ting PhD, MD
  4. Zhang, Yan MSN, RN
  5. Li, Qian-Qian MSN, RN
  6. Pan, Yue-Shuai MSN, RN
  7. Wang, Gang MSN, RN
  8. Wei, Holly PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN

Abstract

This qualitative study describes the psychological experience of patients hospitalized with COVID-19. These patients went through 3 psychological stages: extremely uncertainties during the initial diagnostic stage, complicated feelings of negativity during the treatment stage, and positive growth in the recovery stage. It is important for nurses to provide holistic care.