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There is one clinical trial.
Background: There is limited knowledge on the psychological implications of COVID-19 among hospitalized patients and their close relatives. Moreover, evidence-based psychological interventions targeting hospitalized COVID-19 patients and their relatives are currently lacking. Objective: To test a minimal psychoeducational intervention versus standard of care for reducing anxiety among hospitalized COVID-19 patients. Methods and analysis: The trial is a Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) with a 1 month and 3 month follow-up. Hospitalized COVID-19 patients are consecutively included at admission and randomized 1:1 to either an intervention or control group. Patients randomized to the intervention group will receive a minimal psychoeducational intervention just prior to discharge from the hospital. The goal of the intervention is that patients will be prepared and learn to interpret and react to physical and psychological symptoms that are related to recovering from a COVID-19 infection. Data is collected using standardized and validated patient reported outcome measures (PROMs) to assess mental health outcomes. The primary outcome is patient reported anxiety as assess by the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale. Perspectives: This study will provide a comprehensive understanding of the psychological implications of the COVID-19 outbreak. If successful, the minimal intervention is easily implemented in daily clinical practice.
Description: Anxiety measured by the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale. Range in score: 0 - 28. Higher scores = more symptoms of anxiety.
Measure: Anxiety 1 month Time: 1 month post dischargeDescription: Anxiety measured by the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale. Range in score: 0 - 28. Higher scores = more symptoms of anxiety.
Measure: Anxiety 3 months Time: 3 months post dischargeDescription: Depression measured by the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale. Range in score: 0 - 28. Higher scores = more symptoms of depression.
Measure: Depression 3 months Time: 3 months post dischargeDescription: PTSD symptoms measured by the Harvard Trauma Questionnaire. Range in score: 16 - 64. Higher scores = more symptoms of PTSD
Measure: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) symptoms 3 months Time: 3 months post dischargeDescription: Anxiety measured by the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale. Range in score: 0 - 28. Higher scores = more symptoms of anxiety.
Measure: Anxiety 12 months Time: 12 months post dischargeDescription: PTSD symptoms measured by the Harvard Trauma Questionnaire. Range in score: 16 - 64. Higher scores = more symptoms of PTSD
Measure: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) symptoms 12 months Time: 12 months post dischargeDescription: Depression measured by the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale. Range in score: 0 - 28. Higher scores = more symptoms of depression.
Measure: Depression 12 months Time: 12 months post discharge