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World J Clin Cases. May 26, 2020; 8(10): 1763-1766
Published online May 26, 2020. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v8.i10.1763
Published online May 26, 2020. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v8.i10.1763
Needs and concerns of patients in isolation care units - learnings from COVID-19: A reflection
Peijin Esther Monica Fan, Fazila Aloweni, Shu Hui Lim, Shin Yuh Ang, Tracy Carol Ayre, Nursing Division, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore 169608, Singapore
Karen Perera, Aik Huan Quek, Hwee Koon Susan Quek, Office of Patient Experience, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore 169608, Singapore
Author contributions: Fan PEM, Aloweni F and Lim SH reviewed the literature and drafted the manuscript; Ang SY and Ayre TC conceived the idea and reviewed the manuscript; Perera K, Quek AH and Quek HKS drafted the manuscript; all authors have read and approve the final manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors declare no conflict of interests.
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Corresponding author: Peijin Esther Monica Fan, BSc, Nurse, Nursing Division, Singapore General Hospital, Outram Road, Singapore 169608, Singapore. esther.monica.fan.p.j@sgh.com.sg
Received: April 17, 2020
Peer-review started: April 17, 2020
First decision: April 24, 2019
Revised: May 12, 2020
Accepted: May 16, 2020
Article in press: May 16, 2020
Published online: May 26, 2020
Peer-review started: April 17, 2020
First decision: April 24, 2019
Revised: May 12, 2020
Accepted: May 16, 2020
Article in press: May 16, 2020
Published online: May 26, 2020
Core Tip
Core tip: Disconnection from the outside world, being away from familiar people, items and routines, anxiety related to uncertainties, fear of stigmatization as well as challenges in communication are stressors for those isolated due to coronavirus disease 2019. Though not possible to eliminate these stressors, there are ways to mediate. The use of technology has shown to be particularly useful to enhance communication between staff and patients, provide entertainment and information as well as to facilitate communication between patients and their loved ones. With such benefits, the use of technology should be leveraged on where possible.