Care for solitary patients: Establishing intimate relationships and psychological support as a comprehensive strategy

Abstract:

Objective: This study aims to explore and evaluate a comprehensive strategy for improving the mental health and emotional state of solitary patients during physical examinations. Given that solitary patients often face greater mental health challenges, this study focuses on how establishing intimate relationships and providing psychological support can enhance their care experience and overall health.
Methods and Materials: This study employed a mixed-methods approach. Initially, 100 solitary patients were observed over a six-month period, during which specific strategies for establishing intimate relationships and psychological support were implemented. Quantitative data included patients' mental health scores, satisfaction surveys, and specific data from physical examinations. Qualitative data came from personal interviews with patients and observations made by healthcare professionals.Results: The results of this study show a significant improvement in both the mental health and cooperation of solitary patients during physical examinations after the implementation of the comprehensive strategy. Detailed data are as follows:

1. Mental Health Scores: Before and after the strategy implementation, patients' average mental health scores increased from 45 to 75. Specifically, depression symptom scores decreased from an average of 22 to 10, anxiety symptom scores from 25 to 12, and overall mental health perception scores from 60 to 85.
2. Patient Satisfaction: Satisfaction surveys showed an overall satisfaction increase from 40% before the strategy to 85% after. Specifically, satisfaction with physical examinations increased from 35% to 80%, and satisfaction with healthcare personnel interactions from 45% to 90%.
3. Physical Examination Cooperation: Improvements in cooperation were seen in several aspects, such as the average cooperation during physical examinations increasing from 60% to 90%, and active communication during the examinations from 30% to 70%.
4. Efficiency of Physical Examinations: The average time for physical examinations decreased from 30 minutes to 20 minutes, waiting time from 15 minutes to 8 minutes, and feedback time after examinations from 10 minutes to 5 minutes.
5. Physiological Indicator Changes: Changes in heart rate and blood pressure before and after physical examinations reduced, with heart rate decreasing from an average of 90 beats/minute to 85 beats/minute during examinations, and blood pressure from 130/85 mmHg to 125/80 mmHg.
6. Qualitative Feedback: Patients generally reported feeling more understood and supported during the physical examination process, with 85% expressing a significant reduction in psychological stress and 90% finding healthcare personnel to be friendlier and more patient.
7. Observations by Healthcare Professionals: According to observations made by healthcare professionals, patients appeared more relaxed and cooperative during physical examinations, with about a 50% reduction in questions and unease about the examination process.

Conclusion: This study confirms that implementing a strategy of establishing intimate relationships and psychological support for solitary patients significantly enhances their mental health and satisfaction during physical examinations. This suggests that incorporating psychological and emotional support for specific patient groups into medical care is an effective way to improve healthcare quality and patient satisfaction. Future research should explore different types of support strategies to accommodate a broader range of patient groups.

Keywords: Solitary Patients, Intimate Relationships, Psychological Support, Comprehensive Strategy

Biography:

Deng Xiaoli, female, born on January 1,1988, bachelor's degree, child care nurse, mainly engaged in child health care major, has rich clinical experience.