Assessment of anxiety and depression among hospitalized COVID-19 patients in Thailand during the first wave of the pandemic: a cross-sectional study

Thaweerat, Wajana; Pongpirul, Wannarat; Prasithsirikul, Wisit

doi:10.1186/s41983-021-00362-9

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“…The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated the depression epidemic in an already overwhelmed health system. Thaweerat, Pongpirul and Prasithsirikul ( 2021 :20) also reported a significant prevalence of anxiety and depression in hospitalised COVID-19 patients, especially during peak periods of each wave. Shader ( 2020 :962) expressed concerns regarding preventing a global COVID-19 depression, acknowledging the potential for a depression epidemic amid an already strained health system.…”

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Registered nurses’ management of depression in general wards

Mpetshu,

Maritz

2023

Health SA Gesondheid

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Background: During and in the aftermath of the COVID-19, the rate of depression increased globally. A significant number of patients found in a general hospital or ward with physical conditions often have depression.Aim: This study aimed to gain an in-depth understanding of registered nurses’ experiences managing patients with depression in a general medical ward.Setting: The study took place in two general medical wards of a private hospital in the Gauteng province, South Africa, in 2021, with COVID-19 lockdown levels three to one prevailing.Methods: A descriptive qualitative design was used, and data were collected through 10 in-depth, face-to-face interviews. Data were analysed using a thematic approach.Results: The COVID-19 pandemic exerted a bidirectional influence, affecting both patients diagnosed with depression while admitted to a general ward and the nurses caring for them. This mutual impact added an additional layer of complexity to patient management.Conclusion: For optimal care of patients with depression in general wards, nurses need comprehensive training, confidence and a safe environment, bolstered by sufficient resources and robust management support.Contribution: The study highlights critical challenges in detecting and caring for patients diagnosed with depression in a general medical ward and the compounding effect of COVID-19. These findings underscore the importance of addressing clinical and psychosocial needs in a healthcare setting, especially amid a global pandemic.

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Registered nurses’ management of depression in general wards

Mpetshu,

Maritz

2023

Health SA Gesondheid

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“…Although these figures seem to be different, it's much higher prevalence which were estimated in the community (anxiety 3.8% and depression 3.4%). (Thaweerat et al, 2021) (Saloni Dattani et al, 2021) About risk factors, we found out that 2 factors were the duration of SARS-CoV 2 infection and anger caused getting this virus. Duration of SARS-CoV 2 infected in anxiety comorbid group was lower.…”

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“…(Han et al, 2020) During the acute illness, common symptoms among patients admitted to hospital for SARS-CoV-2 included anxiety symptoms (9.4%), depressive symptoms (40%), sleep disturbances (28.8%). (Thaweerat et al, 2021) (Chakrabarti S, 2021) Ju W.K et al realized that clinically meaningful psychological symptoms were found in 18% patients for anxiety, 39% for depression, 30% for insomnia, 9% for suicidal tentative. (Kim et al, 2020) According to the other research being conducted by Ebru Sahan et al, the percentage of significant levels of anxiety and depression were 34.9 and 42%, respectively.…”

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Psychological Applications and Trends 2022

2022

Psychological Applications and Trends

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The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) estimated that as of 2021 there were currently 84 million who have been forcibly displaced from their homes across the globe. The conflict in Ukraine has led to a further marked increase in these numbers. Mental health difficulties have been shown to be elevated in forcibly displaced people (including asylum seeking and refugee populations). Risk factors can be associated with events that occurred prior to, during, and after the migratory journey. Whilst there is recognition of the important impact that a history of traumatic events (e.g., torture, abuse and neglect) can have, social adversity in the form of 'daily stressors' (e.g., a lack of access to basic resources, isolation, lack of safety and security, family violence) is being increasingly recognised as an important determinant of the mental health of forcibly displaced people. Concerns have been raised about the potential medicalization of social adversity faced by displaced populations. There has also been a comparative lack of research investigating approaches that may be helpful for enhancing the quality of life and subjective wellbeing of forcibly displaced people. Psychosocial interventions and low-intensity psychological interventions can provide scalable opportunities for treating common mental disorders and promoting wellbeing. This presentation will focus on research studies that I have been involved in which have been undertaken in the EU and in sub-Saharan Africa to evaluate the efficacy of psychosocial interventions for forcibly displaced people. These projects have involved the linguistic and cultural adaptation of interventions and assessment measures. The implications that this research has for the integration of forcibly displaced people in the EU and beyond will be discussed. This will include a focus on conceptual frameworks that provide opportunities for situating determinants of mental health in the socio-political context in which forcibly displaced people live their lives, and not just risk-and protective-factors specific to the individual. BiographyProf. Ross White (PhD, DClinPsy) is a Professor of Clinical Psychology at Queen's University Belfast. He is an expert in Global Mental Health. He was lead editor of 'The Palgrave Handbook of Socio-cultural Perspectives on Global Mental Health'. Ross has research collaborations with the World Health Organization and United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees investigating the efficacy of psychosocial interventions for reducing distress experienced by refugees particularly in the context and/or aftermath of humanitarian crises. He also has an interest in the processes involved in the linguistic/cultural adaptation of psychological therapies. Ross is the Principal Investigator on the ESRC/AHRC funded Community-based Sociotherapy Adapted for Refugees (COSTAR) project that is evaluating a psychosocial intervention for Congolese refugees living in Uganda and Rwanda. Ross was a co-investigator on the EU Horizon2020 funded Refugee Emerg...

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“…Several studies in the Southeast Asian region have investigated the impact of COVID-19 on the mental health of patients. In particular, a study in Thailand during the pandemic's early stages revealed that hospitalized COVID-19 patients exhibited relatively low levels of anxiety and depression, with no discernible differences among demographic groups [ 28 ]. Likewise, the research conducted in Malaysia revealed a relatively low prevalence of anxiety among stable COVID-19 patients hospitalized.…”

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Telehealth program for symptomatic COVID-19 patients in Mindanao, Philippines: a whole-of-system, pragmatic interventional study on patient monitoring from isolation facilities to community reintegration

Punzalan,

Guingona,

Gregorio

et al. 2024

Int J Equity Health

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The COVID-19 pandemic is impacting individuals and society's physical and mental health. Despite the lack of any definite and effective therapeutic regimen, public health measures such as quarantine and isolation have been instituted to contain this pandemic. However, these mitigating measures have also raised issues regarding isolated patients' mental and psychological well-being. Several stakeholders were engaged in this approach, including the university, the local health office, the tertiary hospital, and the local communities. This intervention addresses concerns regarding the health status of isolated individuals due to COVID-19 infection, making the program available to anyone who agrees to participate. This was done through telehealth services delivered via phone calls and SMS. The university provided technical support and telehealth manpower through medical students. The local health unit manages the isolation facilities, while the referral hospital offers specialty care for isolated patients through teleconsultation. Finally, the local community is the one that reintegrates discharged patients into their communities. Three hundred forty-four (344) participants were provided seven sessions on telehealth education and tracking of their COVID-19 prescribed practices and mental health. The mean age of the patients was 37 years; half were females, and 15% had comorbidities. Regarding their mental health status, the level of depression dropped from 6% to 1% (p<0.0001), the level of anxiety dropped from 12% to 2% (p<0.0001), and the level of stress dropped from 3% to 0% (p<0.0001) from the first day of admission to 2 weeks after discharge. Moreover, a general trend of statistically significant increase in various practices was noted: wearing face masks, physical distancing, disinfecting frequently held objects, hand hygiene, and self-monitoring for COVID-19 symptoms. Those with progressing symptoms of COVID-19 were referred immediately to the referral hospital. There were also no reports of complications of co-morbidities during their stay in the isolation facilities or social isolation upon community reintegration. The study concludes that telehealth services have the potential to address many challenges in providing continuous healthcare services to isolated patients until they are reintegrated into their community. Furthermore, a whole-of-society approach is necessary to provide holistic care to patients affected by the pandemic.

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Assessment of anxiety and depression among hospitalized COVID-19 patients in Thailand during the first wave of the pandemic: a cross-sectional study

Cited by 4 publications

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Registered nurses’ management of depression in general wards

Registered nurses’ management of depression in general wards

Psychological Applications and Trends 2022

Telehealth program for symptomatic COVID-19 patients in Mindanao, Philippines: a whole-of-system, pragmatic interventional study on patient monitoring from isolation facilities to community reintegration

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