The Promoting Mental Care During COVID-19 in Managing Stress in COVID-19 Observation patient, COVID-19 observation Centers, Ubon Ratchathani, Rajabhat University, Ko-e Sub-district, Khuang Nai District , Ubon Ratchathani

Abstract

Purposes : To compare the mean scores on stress in dealing with COVID 19 in observation patient, COVID-19 observation centers.

Study design :  Quasi-experimental study; One group pretest posttest design.

Materials and Methods : 25 of samples consisted of who were staying for observation of COVID 19 symptoms at COVID-19 observation center who met inclusion criteria. Data were collected using a questionnaire. Data were analyzed using frequencies, percentages and percentage differences.

Main findings :  After experiment, those staying under observation for COVID-19 symptoms had stress levels including all 5 items at  level of 0 or almost no increased symptoms, accounting for 134.88%. When considering each item, it was found that sample group had problems with insomnia or sleeping. Most were at level 0, accounting for 157.14%; Concentration was at level 0, accounting for 117.24%; Symptoms of irritability/nervousness/distraction were at level 0, an increase of 200.0%; Feeling bored and bored at level 0 increased by 200.0% and feeling bored and bored at level 0. There was no change before and after experiment.

Conclusion and recommendations : The results of this research result in patients being able to reduce stress. Therefore, relevant agencies should use it to reduce stress for patients.