[Psychological interventions in hospital during the first-wave of CoViD-19: an overview of the experiences of the Units of Clinical Psychology in Lombardy, Italy]

Recenti Prog Med. 2020 Oct;111(10):593-601. doi: 10.1701/3453.34419.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

The current CoViD-19 pandemic threatens both physical and psychological well-being. According to the bio-psycho-social model, Units of Clinical Psychology of the Hospitals in Lombardy (Italy) reacted to this risk, offering diversified interventions, described in the present contribution. The medical staff operated on the front line during the emergency: psychologists addressed their needs through individual clinical work, sessions of decompression and debriefing. At the same time, Units of Clinical Psychology supported the hospitalized positive patients by conducting psychological consultations, either on the ward or through devices. Moreover, some hospitals activated helplines to address the needs of the population and family members, who were particularly vulnerable during the relative's illness and after the mourning.

Publication types

  • Multicenter Study

MeSH terms

  • COVID-19
  • Coronavirus Infections / psychology
  • Coronavirus Infections / therapy*
  • Family / psychology*
  • Hospitalization
  • Humans
  • Italy
  • Medical Staff / organization & administration*
  • Mental Health Services / organization & administration*
  • Pandemics
  • Pneumonia, Viral / psychology
  • Pneumonia, Viral / therapy*