Lived Experiences of the Patients with COVID-19: A Hermeneutic Phenomenology

Firouzkouhi, Mohammadreza; Kako, Mayumi; Abdollahimohammad, Abdolghani; Nouraei, Morteza; Azizi, Najmeh; Mohammadi, Mohammad Hassan

doi:10.34172/jcs.2023.30642

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“…Another theme from the interview was the sense of rebirth and the chance for new life. The results of studies that explored the lived experiences of COVID-19 survivors showed that healing from incurable and horrific diseases led to more understanding of the values of life, experiencing pleasurable situations, and feeling reliving and reborn among participants (Firouzkouhi et al, 2023;Nygaard et al, 2020).…”

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“…Another theme from the interview was the sense of rebirth and the chance for new life. The results of studies that explored the lived experiences of COVID‐19 survivors showed that healing from incurable and horrific diseases led to more understanding of the values of life, experiencing pleasurable situations, and feeling reliving and reborn among participants (Firouzkouhi et al., 2023 ; Nygaard et al., 2020 ). Consistent with our study results, a study showed that COVID‐19 patients declared that they pay more attention to their health status, seek medical care, and follow health information‐seeking behavior after surviving (Santiago‐Rodriguez et al., 2021 ).…”

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“…The literature review showed various studies were performed regarding the experience of COVID‐19 patients (Ardakani et al., 2022 ; Firouzkouhi et al., 2023 ; Realino et al., 2023 ; Sahoo et al., 2020 ). In this regard, a qualitative study in Iran showed that patients declared that during the disease, they experienced incredible clinical symptoms, fear of stigma, and bad memories of hospitalization (Firouzkouhi et al., 2023 ). Another study in Iran indicated that fear of spreading the disease to the family and others and also the experience of loneliness and distance from the family were the main concerns of the patients.…”

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Meaning and lived experience of Iranian COVID‐19 survivors: A phenomenological study

Hasani‐Moghadam,

Vedadhir,

Alijani

et al. 2024

Brain and Behavior

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BackgroundThe Coronavirus (COVID‐19) is among the most contagious diseases worldwide. During the first peak of the illness, COVID‐19 was considered a considerable crisis for survivors. This qualitative study explored the meaning and lived experience of Iranian COVID‐19 survivors. This qualitative study was conducted in Iran sometime after the onset of the coronavirus in 2020.MethodsThis interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) was performed on twenty survivors of COVID‐19 disease, recruited through the purposeful sampling method via in‐depth semistructured interviews. The interviews were recorded and transcribed, and several codes were extracted. Data were analyzed using the MAXQDA software (v. 12).ResultsThe main themes and subthemes obtained from the data analysis included (1) Taboo and stigma: COVID‐19 as a monster, feelings of social exclusion and loneliness, an obvious sign of shamelessness and maltreatment, (2) God's predestination: God's will and test, COVID‐19 as a wake‐up call to remind low human power, (3) Shadow of death: The fear of death after positive test results, death is closer than the jugular vein, the mourning of a loved one's death, and mourning for an untimely death, (4) Caregivers as an angel: Family as an unrepentant supportive, know the level of family love and attention, and (5) Rebirth and new life: understand the higher value of health and pay more attention to self‐care behavior, and God gives us a golden chance to experience a better life.ConclusionsAccording to the results of this study, COVID‐19 survivors experience various issues regarding the nature of the disease, coping with the illness, and their social and psychological status affected by COVID‐19. Considering the multidimensional supportive programs, increasing public awareness and changing negative attitudes toward the patients and survivors of the pandemic for better rehabilitation and adjustment is essential.

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Meaning and lived experience of Iranian COVID‐19 survivors: A phenomenological study

Hasani‐Moghadam,

Vedadhir,

Alijani

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Brain and Behavior

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“…Qualitative studies have shown that several groups of individuals who experienced distress during the pandemic emerged from this experience feeling more liberated [47,[58][59][60][61][62][63][64][65][66][67][68]. These participant groups varied greatly in terms of demographics and contexts.…”

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Facing the Unknown: An Inductive Analysis of the Lived Experience of Medical Residents during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Guimarães-Fernandes,

Benoit,

de Oliveira

et al. 2024

Psychopathology

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Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic had significant repercussions for the everyday life and public health of society. Healthcare professionals were particularly vulnerable. Here, we interviewed medical residents about their lived experiences during the pandemic to offer a phenomenological analysis. To this end, we discuss their pandemic experiences considering Jaspers’ “limit situation” concept – that is, a radical shift from their everyday experiences, to one causing them to question the basis of their very existence. Methods: We interviewed 33 medical residents from psychiatry and other specialties from the Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo (HCFMUSP) who either (a) worked directly with COVID-19 patients or (b) provided psychiatric care to other healthcare professionals. Semi-structured interviews were developed using the Inductive Process to Analyze the Structure of lived Experience (IPSE). Results: The descriptions of the lived experiences of medical residents during the pandemic were organized into four content themes: (a) existential defense, (b) limit situations during the COVID-19 pandemic, (c) changes in lived experience, and (d) new world meanings through lived experience. Conclusion: During the COVID-19 pandemic, medical residents experienced what can be thought of as a “limit situation,” as they encountered the healthcare delivery challenges coupled with the social isolation imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic. These challenges included fear of infection and potential death, uncertainty about the future, and the emotional overload caused by the sharp increase in patient deaths. That said, after facing such a limit situation, residents reported feeling strengthened by this experience. This is consistent with the notion that when confronted with limit situations, we draw on our resources to overcome adversity and, in turn, reap existential gains. Health care providers might use these experiences to energize their own professional approach.

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Sport and Recreation Undergraduate Students’ Perspectives on Disruption of Lifestyle, Active Lives, Learning, and Livelihood during Pandemic Times

Godber,

Atkins

2023

COVID

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This paper highlights curriculum and policy reforms and innovations in a Higher Education (HE) institution in response to undergraduate student perspectives about the phenomenon of the COVID-19 restrictions imposed by the New Zealand government (2020–2022). The advent of the coronavirus pandemic precipitated unexpected and unprecedented changes in HE learning and in the pedagogy required for undergraduate students. Consequently, HE institutions have had to be agile, resulting in ‘emergency’ adaptations to curriculum practice and policy implementation. This paper discusses triggers for change, reactions to restrictions, strategic measures, and the emergence of a ‘new normal’ from an undergraduate student perspective. Local and global concerns about student participation in undergraduate study (in Sport and Recreation), sport, and physical activity during restricted periods prompted the researchers to investigate the challenges these young people faced. Student voice was collected through semi-structured interviews and focus groups, collected post lockdown periods. Research findings, elicited from lecturers using a collaborative auto-ethnographical method, along with interpretative analysis (hermeneutic phenomenology) of students’ perspectives about the four pillars of lifestyle, active lives, learning, and livelihood provide insights about the impact of unexpected curriculum and policy change for HE students in New Zealand. This research provides real-time data to inform recommendations on policy and practice in HE institutions, to enhance student wellbeing in times of crises, like the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Lived Experiences of the Patients with COVID-19: A Hermeneutic Phenomenology

Cited by 4 publications

References 26 publications

Meaning and lived experience of Iranian COVID‐19 survivors: A phenomenological study

Meaning and lived experience of Iranian COVID‐19 survivors: A phenomenological study

Facing the Unknown: An Inductive Analysis of the Lived Experience of Medical Residents during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Sport and Recreation Undergraduate Students’ Perspectives on Disruption of Lifestyle, Active Lives, Learning, and Livelihood during Pandemic Times

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