Isolated instance

Article Abstract:

Research indicates that source isolation in hospitals may have psychological effects on the patient. These effects include greater anxiety and depression than in patients who are not isolated, and greater loss of self-esteem and feelings of control. Isolation of patients with serious infectious diseases must continue, but nurses must address the psychological impact of the practice. Nurses should also undertake more research on this issue, particularly as one study has suggested that psychological effects may be due more to the illness and the hospitalization than the isolation.

Infection, Prevention

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The experience of infectious patients in isolation

Article Abstract:

A survey of the experience of eight infectious patients cared for in isolation shows that there can be differing responses. Some patients are grateful for the peace and quiet and control of their situation, whilst others feel lonely, neglected, and anxious about being unable to control the barriers to communication and care. The response of nurses involved in the survey shows that they are aware of their patients' feelings, but that the fear of infection, limited time, limited space, and the design of rooms makes it difficult to adapt working practices to suit the patients.

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Isolated cases

Article Abstract:

Patients in isolation units often feel stigmatized and lonely through depravation of human contact. Daily routine can become monotonous, leading to periods of depression if not managed correctly. Patients need to be educated about the reasons for their isolation and given emotional and psychological help to come to terms with their situation. Isolation nurses appear to treat the risk of infection as negligible, leading to a greater understanding of the patients needs.

Care and treatment, Methods, Nurses, Communicable diseases

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