Factors Associated with Symptom Management and Health Seeking Behavior Among COVID-19-Infected Patients Undergoing Home Isolation Using the weSAFE@Home System
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BACKGROUND: Extensive research has been conducted on various aspects of COVID-19; however, it is crucial to acknowledge that specific content about symptom management in Thailand may be different when compared to other countries.
OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to examine the relationship between symptom severity, perception of symptom consequences, health-seeking behaviors, symptom management methods, and the outcomes from symptom management among COVID-19-infected patients undergoing home isolation and utilizing the weSAFE@Home system.
METHODS: A descriptive correlational study was conducted using a simple random sampling method with a lottery approach without replacement to include 193 study participants, following the inclusion criteria, which were COVID-19-infected patients who chose home isolation and utilized the weSAFE@Home platform from December 20, 2022, to March 31, 2030. The questionnaire included personal characteristics, COVID-19 symptoms, and symptom management practices. A questionnaire based on symptom management symptom severity, perception of symptom consequences, health-seeking behaviors, and symptom management methods of COVID-19-infected patients was developed, with reliability coefficients of 0.85, 0.97, and 0.91, respectively. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics, correlations, and the Spearman Rank Correlation Coefficient.
RESULTS: The findings of this study indicated symptom severity (rs=0.45, p<0.001), perception of consequences (rs=0.36, p<0.001), the adoption of symptom management techniques (rs=0.70, p<0.001) were statistically significant positive correlation with the outcomes of symptom management. However, a correlation between health-seeking behavior and symptom management outcome was not statistically significant.
CONCLUSIONS: The results of this study provide valuable insights that can be utilized in future research endeavors to develop a comprehensive model for managing symptoms in COVID-19-infected patients during home isolation. These findings hold significant importance for nursing practices as they contribute to pragmatic care approach development and guidance for this specific patient group, who necessitate continuous self-care at home.
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