J Korean Biol Nurs Sci.  2023 Nov;25(4):243-253. 10.7586/jkbns.23.0019.

Anxiety in hospitalized patients with infectious diseases placed in isolation: a concept analysis

• Moon CM
• Im Ys

• KMID: 2548383
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.7586/jkbns.23.0019

Abstract

Purpose
This study conducted a concept analysis to clarify the meaning of anxiety in hospitalized patients with infectious diseases who have been placed in isolation.
Methods
This study used Walker and Avant’s process of concept analysis.
Results
Anxiety in hospitalized patients with infectious diseases who have been placed in isolation can be defined by the following attributes: 1) fear, 2) guilt, 3) isolation, 4) discrimination, 5) frustration, 6) shame, and 7) uncertainty. The antecedents of anxiety were as follows: 1) a lack of information about infectious diseases, 2) restrictions of movement, 3) blockage of the social support system, 4) helplessness, and 5) negative biases. The consequences of anxiety were 1) internalized stigma, 2) loss of confidence, 3) lack of social activities and avoidance, 4) insomnia, 5) poor quality of life.
Conclusion
The definition and attributes of anxiety identified in this study can be applied to enhance the understanding of anxiety in hospitalized patients with infectious diseases who have been placed in isolation. Systematic suppose should also be provided to reduce anxiety in these patients.

Keyword

Analysis; Anxiety; Communicable diseases; Concept formation; Quarantine; 분석; 불안; 감염병; 개념형성; 격리