Title:Recovery of a 91-year-old COVID-19 Patient with Medical and Psychological Support
Volume: 1
Issue: 2
Author(s): Dong Zhang, Chunrong Liu and Li Li*
Affiliation:
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Haihe Hospital, Tianjin University, Tianjin,China
Keywords:
COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2, elderly patient, psychological assistance, special care, family support.
Abstract:
Background: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome
coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), is designated as a global pandemic. Elderly men with underlying
medical conditions are more susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 infection and usually develop severe/
critical illness, therefore more attention we should be paid to them.
Objective: Describe methods that may help old patients with COVID-19 recover.
Methods: A case of a 91-year-old male COVID-19 patient in Haihe Hospital, Tianjin, China, has
been reported here who survived after receiving supportive medical treatment and psychological
assistance.
Results: In addition to medical interventions, psychological support may be needed to better treat
COVID-19 patients, including the elderly.
Conclusion: Special care should be provided for elderly COVID-19 patients. Mutual understanding
and support between patients and health-care workers are essential during this pandemic.
