Impacts of coronavirus pandemic on mental health of isolated patients

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Penn State researchers provide informed commentary on the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic on the mental health of hospitalized patients diagnosed with COVID-19.

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Even with well-established protocols and familiarity, infection isolation protocols may cause significant issues for patients, including decreased interaction times with medical staff, increased depression and anxiety, and increased anger and fear.

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