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Investigation and Analysis of 108 Cases of Home Isolated Patients With Mild COVID-19
Hang Li1, Yuan-Yuan Peng1, Jin-Ping Lu2
1Department of Cardiology, Zhongnan Hospital, Wuhan University, Wuhan, P.R. China.
Insights
Mild COVID-19 patients successfully isolated at home, with most recovering within 14 days. This home isolation strategy effectively reduced the strain on medical resources during the pandemic.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Infectious Diseases
- Epidemiology
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic emerged in Wuhan, China, in late 2019, overwhelming healthcare systems.
- Limited hospital capacity necessitated alternative patient management strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the feasibility and effectiveness of home isolation for mild COVID-19 cases.
- To evaluate patient compliance with medical guidance during self-isolation.
Main Methods:
- A questionnaire survey was administered to 108 individuals with mild COVID-19 who were isolating at home.
- Data from questionnaires and outpatient records were combined to analyze adherence to prevention measures.
Main Results:
- Most participants adhered to epidemic prevention guidelines while under medical supervision.
- 45.37% of patients recovered after 14 days of home isolation.
- While most improved, some required transfer to mobile cabin or designated hospitals; no deaths occurred among participants, but 7 family members were infected.
Conclusions:
- Physician-guided home isolation is a viable strategy for managing mild COVID-19.
- This approach can alleviate pressure on medical and social resources during widespread outbreaks.
Background:
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) began to spread across Wuhan, China, by the end of 2019, and patients were unable to be hospitalized because medical resources were limited.
Methods:
A questionnaire survey was conducted among 108 participants with mild COVID-19 who have isolated at home under the guidance of doctors. The results of the questionnaire and outpatient data were integrated to evaluate participants' compliance with various epidemic prevention measures.
Results:
During isolation, most participants were able to follow epidemic prevention measures under the guidance of doctors. After 14 d from the start of isolation, 45.37% of the participants recovered. Approximately half of the participants were relieved of symptoms, and most of them were transferred to mobile cabin hospitals to continue isolation. Three participants with worsening symptoms were transferred to the designated hospitals. There were no deaths of the participants, but there were 7 family members that were infected.
Conclusions:
During a period of home isolation under the guidance of a doctor, individuals can comply with epidemic prevention measures and symptoms can be improved. Scientific home isolation may be an effective way to relieve the strain of medical and social resources during the epidemic of COVID-19.
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