TY - JOUR
T1 - The psychological impact of quarantine and how to reduce it
T2 - rapid review of the evidence
AU - Brooks, Samantha K.
AU - Webster, Rebecca K.
AU - Smith, Louise E.
AU - Woodland, Lisa
AU - Wessely, Simon
AU - Greenberg, Neil
AU - Rubin, Gideon James
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2020 Elsevier Ltd
PY - 2020/3/14
Y1 - 2020/3/14
N2 - The December, 2019 coronavirus disease outbreak has seen many countries ask people who have potentially come into contact with the infection to isolate themselves at home or in a dedicated quarantine facility. Decisions on how to apply quarantine should be based on the best available evidence. We did a Review of the psychological impact of quarantine using three electronic databases. Of 3166 papers found, 24 are included in this Review. Most reviewed studies reported negative psychological effects including post-traumatic stress symptoms, confusion, and anger. Stressors included longer quarantine duration, infection fears, frustration, boredom, inadequate supplies, inadequate information, financial loss, and stigma. Some researchers have suggested long-lasting effects. In situations where quarantine is deemed necessary, officials should quarantine individuals for no longer than required, provide clear rationale for quarantine and information about protocols, and ensure sufficient supplies are provided. Appeals to altruism by reminding the public about the benefits of quarantine to wider society can be favourable.
AB - The December, 2019 coronavirus disease outbreak has seen many countries ask people who have potentially come into contact with the infection to isolate themselves at home or in a dedicated quarantine facility. Decisions on how to apply quarantine should be based on the best available evidence. We did a Review of the psychological impact of quarantine using three electronic databases. Of 3166 papers found, 24 are included in this Review. Most reviewed studies reported negative psychological effects including post-traumatic stress symptoms, confusion, and anger. Stressors included longer quarantine duration, infection fears, frustration, boredom, inadequate supplies, inadequate information, financial loss, and stigma. Some researchers have suggested long-lasting effects. In situations where quarantine is deemed necessary, officials should quarantine individuals for no longer than required, provide clear rationale for quarantine and information about protocols, and ensure sufficient supplies are provided. Appeals to altruism by reminding the public about the benefits of quarantine to wider society can be favourable.
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=85081211304&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1016/S0140-6736(20)30460-8
DO - 10.1016/S0140-6736(20)30460-8
M3 - Review article
C2 - 32112714
AN - SCOPUS:85081211304
SN - 0140-6736
VL - 395
SP - 912
EP - 920
JO - The Lancet
JF - The Lancet
IS - 10227
ER -