Experiences of Inter-Hospital Transfers (IHT) by Patients and Relatives during the COVID-19 Pandemic in France: A Qualitative Study.

Nicolas ChauliacGermain SalomeJuliette CheucleLou Cochennec De BiasePerrine GaliaAudrey ThomasOlivier GrimaudJean-Marc PhilippePhilippe VignaudNathalie Prieto

Published in: International journal of environmental research and public health (2023)

Our results suggest that there are limited current psychological consequences of the IHT implemented during the first wave of COVID-19, although the involvement of patients and their relatives in the organization of the IHT at the time of transfer could further limit them.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
coronavirus disease
sars cov
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
healthcare
emergency department
patient reported outcomes
depressive symptoms