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Metaphoric Perceptions of Covid-19 Patients Related to the Disease

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dc.creator İNKAYA, BAHAR
dc.creator ÇALIK, Afra
dc.creator ÇAKMAK, BETÜL
dc.date 2022-03-01T00:00:00Z
dc.date.accessioned 2024-08-26T12:05:24Z
dc.date.available 2024-08-26T12:05:24Z
dc.identifier 08f71954-336e-45df-9317-c4006de799a8
dc.identifier 10.1177/10547738211048312
dc.identifier https://avesis.sdu.edu.tr/publication/details/08f71954-336e-45df-9317-c4006de799a8/oai
dc.identifier.uri http://acikerisim.sdu.edu.tr/xmlui/handle/123456789/98666
dc.description This study aimed to explore metaphoric perceptions of patients with COVID-19 including treatment process, family relationships, and mental health via using metaphors. Purposive sampling was used to include participants. Totally 46 patients diagnosed with COVID-19 were included in the study. The metaphor-based data collection process was carried out with three open-ended questions. The metaphors compiled according to questions and grouped by 13 themes according to analysis. Patients explained to COVID-19 process by using 91 different metaphors. Most frequently used metaphors by patients; black hole/dark for the treatment process of COVID-19, steel for family relationships, sea metaphor for mental health. This study, it was determined that individuals are afraid of death, have a serious perception of uncertainty, and their family relationships and this process negatively affected their family relationships and mental states. Nurses have important responsibilities to increase the quality of patient care.
dc.language eng
dc.rights info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess
dc.title Metaphoric Perceptions of Covid-19 Patients Related to the Disease
dc.type info:eu-repo/semantics/article


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