The Psychosocial Effects of Being Quarantined following Exposure to SARS: A Qualitative Study of Toronto Health Care Workers
-
- Emma Robertson
- Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario
-
- Karen Hershenfield
- Medical Student, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario
-
- Sherry Lynn Grace
- Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario
-
- Donna Eileen Stewart
- Professor and Chair of Women's Health, University Health Network and University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario
この論文をさがす
説明
<jats:sec><jats:title>Objective:</jats:title><jats:p> To examine the psychosocial effects on health care workers of being quarantined because of exposure to severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). </jats:p></jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Method:</jats:title><jats:p> We used semistructured qualitative interviews. </jats:p></jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results:</jats:title><jats:p> We identified 3 major themes concerning psychosocial effects: loss, duty, and conflict. </jats:p></jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusions:</jats:title><jats:p> Quarantined workers experienced stigma, fear, and frustration. We highlight the need for clear and easily accessible information on dealing with infectious diseases. Practical advice on coping and stress management techniques for health care workers are needed in preparation for potential future outbreaks of infectious diseases. Information on author affiliations appears at the end of the article. </jats:p></jats:sec>
収録刊行物
-
- The Canadian Journal of Psychiatry
-
The Canadian Journal of Psychiatry 49 (6), 403-407, 2004-06
SAGE Publications