Application of Mobile Call-Based Integrative Body–Mind–Spirit (IBMS) Intervention to Deal With Psychological Issues of COVID-19 Patients: A Case Study in India

Abstract

Aim: The aim of this case study was to assess whether 8 sessions of mobile call based integrated Body-Mind-Spirit (IBMS) intervention could help COVID-19 patient to deal with psychological issues. Methods: This article is based on a practical example of working with COVID-19 patient using the IBMS model. It is a single subject study involving a 50 year old south Indian male living in a Covid Care Center (CCC). Mobile call interviews and brief symptom inventory were used for evaluation. Subject underwent 8 sessions of integrated body-mind-spirit Intervention through video/mobile calls of 45 minutes each time for 8 sessions offered on alternative days over a period of 15 days with pre-post assessments. Results: The results indicate that there was a reduction in somatic symptoms, anxiety and depression on 15th day. Conclusion: Illustrations of real life cases may help psychiatric nurses to gain insight into the application of psycho-social-spiritual interventions through mobile phone during isolation and lockdown.

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Integrative body–mind–spirit intervention patient with COVID-19 psychological issues case study

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