The Psychological Effect of Forming WeChat Groups Between Medical Staff and Patients With Covid-19
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22070488 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Li-Ping Yuan, Liping Yuan (0000-0002-0517-4793, Wannan Medical College), Zhenghao Yu (0009-0007-9408-3650, Wannan Medical College), Zheng-Hao Yu, Xian-Cui Zhang (Wannan Medical College), Wei Zhang (0000-0002-5458-9581, Wannan Medical College), Ling-li Jin, Lingli Jin (Wannan Medical College), Zhen Wang (0000-0001-6729-2640, Wannan Medical College), Jin-Sun Yang (Wannan Medical College), Hou-Bao Huang, Houbao Huang (0000-0001-9428-0952, Wannan Medical College), Qu Zhang (0000-0001-5220-2665, Wannan Medical College), Xiubin Tao (0000-0002-4484-4067, Wannan Medical College, corresponding author), Xiu-Bin Tao |
| Year | 2021 |
| Volume | 9 |
| Pages | 586465-586465 |
| Publication date | 2021-06-23 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Frontiers in Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2296-2565 • E-ISSN: 2296-2565 |
| Publisher | Frontiers Media SA (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3389/fpubh.2021.586465 |
| PMID | 34249824 |
| OpenAlex | W3173741698 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 18 |
Background: This study was conducted in order to explore the effect of psychological intervention based on the use of WeChat with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients. Methods: A total of 65 patients with COVID-19, from two wards, were divided into an experimental group and a control group with the ward as the basic unit. Communication concerning routine treatment and nursing was established between the medical staff and patients in the experimental group via WeChat groups. Within 48 h of admission, at 7 days, and on discharge, all 65 patients completed two self-evaluation questionnaires: the Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS) and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). Hospital stay statistics and a satisfaction survey on discharge were also collated for both groups of patients. Results: The PANAS scores of the experimental group were 26.61 ± 7.99 points on admission, 20.81 ± 5.48 points at 7 days, and 19.58 ± 6.61 points on discharge ( P < 0.05). The scores of HADS in the experimental group were 27.74 ± 9.35 points on admission, 12.19 ± 1.92 points at 7 days, and 11.71 ± 3.64 points on discharge ( P < 0.05). The differences in the PANS and HADS scores between the experimental and control groups at 7 days and on discharge were statistically significant. The discharge satisfaction ratings of the two groups of patients were 99.87 ± 0.34 and 98.68 ± 1.09 points, the difference being statistically significant ( t = 5.827, P < 0.05). Conclusion: Establishing WeChat groups between medical staff and patients with COVID-19 and building a bridge for better communication improved patients' positive mentality and their compliance with doctors, shortened their hospital stay, and promoted their recovery
Anxiety · Disease · Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale · Hospital discharge · Physical therapy · Psychiatry · COVID-19 and Mental Health · Medicine · Mental Health Treatment and Access · Internal Medicine
| Unique citing works | 2 |
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| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2024 - 2026 (3) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 2 |