The Psychological Impact of COVID-19 Outbreak on COVID-19 Survivors and Their Families

Since the 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) was first reported, it has been rapidly
transmitted and has aroused enormous global attention. Infected patients may develop severe
and even fatal respiratory symptoms such as acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and
acute respiratory failure, ending up in intensive care. Patients with COVID-19 diagnoses are
treated under isolation in hospitals and with high-stress level. The stress and psychological
impact on patients were also correlated significantly with several adverse psychological
effects, such as fatigue, fear of social contact, poor sleep, loneliness, and depressed mood.
The psychological impact of COVID-19 may also evolve and last for a prolonged period after
discharge from the hospital. However, there is currently little information on the mental
health implications of exposure amongst COVID-19 survivors and their family members. Research
exploring the psychological impact amongst survivors of exposure to COVID-19 is desperately
needed to understand the effects, mental health toll, and support required in survivors of
COVID-19. This study aims to assess the psychological impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on
COVID-19 survivors and their family members.