Original Research
The Lived Experience of COVID-19

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nurpra.2021.04.013Get rights and content

Highlights

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    Physical and psychological experiences when living with COVID-19.

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    Positive and negative impact of social isolation.

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    Similarities of patients lived experience.

Abstract

This qualitative study examined the essence of living with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). We used a phenomenological research design and interviewed 14 individuals ages 18 and older during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Data analysis using Colaizzi’s method for analysis revealed 2 overarching themes—physical experiences and psychologic/emotional experiences—and 8 subthemes that identify concerns that affect quality of life. The findings provide insights for nurses and health care providers on the experiences of living with COVID-19.

Keywords

COVID-19
mental health
physical health

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Mary Ellen Roberts, DNP, APBN-C, is an Associate Professor and Director the DNP and Acute Care AGNP Programs at Seton Hall University College of Nursing, South Orange, NJ and can be contacted at [email protected].

Joyce Knestrick, PhD, APRN is a Visiting Professor at The George Washington University College of Nursing, Washington, DC.

Lenore Resick, PhD, FNP-BC is a Professor Emeritus at Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA and Adjunct Professor at Saint Francis University, Loretto, PA

In compliance with standard ethical guidelines, the authors report no relationships with business or industry that would pose a conflict of interest.

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