Jurnal Keperawatan (JKEP)
Vol 8 No 2 (2023): November

Pengalaman Penyintas Covid-19 dengan Sindrom Long Covid

Elzina Dina De Fretes (Poltekkes Kemenkes Sorong, Indonesia)
Isra Nur Utari S. Potabuga (Poltekkes Kemenkes Sorong, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
21 Nov 2023

Abstract

This research aims to explore the experiences of patients experiencing long covid syndrome. Qualitative research method using thematic analysis techniques. The results of this study showed that 5 Partisipants experienced changes in health with general symptoms of fatigue, loss of smell and taste, difficulty breathing, fast heartbeat, hormonal disorders and high anxiety, namely 2 people experienced mild symptoms, two people experienced moderate symptoms and 1 person experienced symptoms which is heavy, with a long Covid period of 1 month to 1 year 6 months. Partisipants with comorbid asthma and hypertension experienced a longer recovery. Further initiation at home by community health center officers, one of whom received a referral from outside the area. Recommendations and implications of the results require health monitoring and rehabilitation for complete recovery.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JKep

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Subject

Nursing

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JKEP (Jurnal Keperawatan) provides a forum for publishing the novel technologies and knowledge related to the nursing sciences. ...