Restrictions on healthcare utilization and psychological distress among patients with diseases potentially vulnerable to COVID-19; the JACSIS 2020 study.

Emi Takeuchi Kota Katanoda Simone Cheli Goldzweig Gil Takahiro Tabuchi

Published in: Health psychology and behavioral medicine (2022)

The study indicated the restriction in healthcare utilization might be a risk factor for psychological distress among patients. Careful attention to the mental status of patients, especially those who were restricted in healthcare utilization, is necessary.

Keyphrases

healthcare
end stage renal disease
sars cov
coronavirus disease
chronic kidney disease
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
mental health
prognostic factors
sleep quality
depressive symptoms