Indexed In
- RefSeek
- Hamdard University
- EBSCO A-Z
- Publons
- Geneva Foundation for Medical Education and Research
- Euro Pub
- Google Scholar
Useful Links
Share This Page
Journal Flyer
Open Access Journals
- Agri and Aquaculture
- Biochemistry
- Bioinformatics & Systems Biology
- Business & Management
- Chemistry
- Clinical Sciences
- Engineering
- Food & Nutrition
- General Science
- Genetics & Molecular Biology
- Immunology & Microbiology
- Medical Sciences
- Neuroscience & Psychology
- Nursing & Health Care
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
Shanqing Yin
Assistant Director, Human Factors and Systems Design at KK Women's and Children's Hospital, Singapore
Publications
-
Research Article
Pediatric Caregivers Could be Better Supported for Dyad Isolation in the Hospital during COVID-19
Author(s): Shanqing Yin*, Meizi Quek, Celestine Yeo Mun Ting, Ronghui Li, Sylvia Mun and Derrick Wei Shih Chan
The onset of any emerging outbreak is stressful for everyone. Singapore was one of many countries which was affected early by COVID-19. In response, many precautionary measures were quickly initiated, including the isolation of suspected COVID-19 pediatric cases, and their caregivers were isolated together with their hospitalized children as a result. Caregivers play an important role in facilitating their child’s health in the hospital. Rooming in with their children during hospitalization also promotes the benefits of parental presence and reduces separation effects. However, this sudden admission with strict movement restrictions poses substantial stress on these caregivers too. This study ran a 3-part paper-based survey to understand the stresses and concerns which caregivers faced when suddenly entering dyad isolation. The survey included a poll on the caregivers’ gen.. View more»