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KMID : 0869120230250040243
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기초간호자연과학회지
2023 Volume.25 No. 4 p.243 ~ p.253
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Anxiety in hospitalized patients with infectious diseases placed in isolation: a concept analysis
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Moon Chan-Mi
Im Ye-Seul
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Abstract
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Purpose : This study conducted a concept analysis to clarify the meaning of anxiety in hospitalized patients with infectious diseases who have been placed in isolation.
Methods : This study used Walker and Avant’s process of concept analysis.
Results : Anxiety in hospitalized patients with infectious diseases who have been placed in isolation can be defined by the following attributes: 1) fear, 2) guilt, 3) isolation, 4) discrimination, 5) frustration, 6) shame, and 7) uncertainty. The antecedents of anxiety were as follows: 1) a lack of information about infectious diseases, 2) restrictions of movement, 3) blockage of the social support system, 4) helplessness, and 5) negative biases. The consequences of anxiety were 1) internalized stigma, 2) loss of confidence, 3) lack of social activities and avoidance, 4) insomnia, 5) poor quality of life.
Conclusion : The definition and attributes of anxiety identified in this study can be applied to enhance the understanding of anxiety in hospitalized patients with infectious diseases who have been placed in isolation. Systematic suppose should also be provided to reduce anxiety in these patients.
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KEYWORD
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Analysis, Anxiety, Communicable diseases, Concept formation, Quarantine
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