Qualitative interview study of rheumatology patients’ experiences of COVID-19 shielding to explore the physical and psychological impact and identify associated support needs
(2024)
Journal Article
Silverthorne, C., Jones, B., Brooke, M., Coates, L. C., Orme, J., Robson, J. C., …Dures, E. (2024). Qualitative interview study of rheumatology patients’ experiences of COVID-19 shielding to explore the physical and psychological impact and identify associated support needs. BMJ Open, 14(4), Article e075871. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2023-075871
Objective: Many clinically extremely vulnerable rheumatology patients have only recently ceased shielding from COVID-19, while some continue to minimise in-person contact. The objective of this study was to understand the impact of shielding and asso... Read More about Qualitative interview study of rheumatology patients’ experiences of COVID-19 shielding to explore the physical and psychological impact and identify associated support needs.