A photo-elicitation study funded by a Leonard Davis Institute (LDI) COVID-19 Rapid-Response grant has found that immunocompromised patients face unique challenges as a result of both their heightened risk of infection and adherence to government pandemic guidelines.
The project was one of thirteen Rapid Response grants awarded to LDI Senior and Associate Fellows in early May.
“In this study we ask individuals who had compromised immune systems to reflect on structural changes and emotional experiences during COVID-19 by taking photographs and sharing their stories,” said Laura Sinko, LDI associate fellow, and national clinician scholar at the Perelman School of Medicine. “The purpose of this was to learn more about their wellness and distress experiences while also learning how we can best support them going forward.”
Forty-seven patients participated in the study which is described in a manuscript being submitted to the Journal of Community Psychology. Photos taken by the participants are on display in a virtual exhibit titled Capturing Well-being While Immunocompromised During COVID-19.
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