Mental distress in a clinical nurse due to a false‐positive COVID‐19 antibody test result during the COVID‐19 epidemic in Japan: A case report

Mental distress in a clinical nurse due to a false‐positive COVID‐19 antibody test result during the COVID‐19 epidemic in Japan: A case report

Abstract This study suggests the importance of instituting accompanying measures to prevent potential negative mental and social impacts on people receiving false‐positive results.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Yuzo Shimazu, Yurie Kobashi, Tianchen Zhao, Yositaka Nishikawa, Toyoaki Sawano, Akihiko Ozaki, Daiji Obara, Masaharu Tsubokura
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2021-05-01
Series:Clinical Case Reports
Subjects:
COVID‐19 antibody test (qualitative antibody kit)
COVID‐19 epidemic
false positive
mental distress
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.4122
Description
Summary:Abstract This study suggests the importance of instituting accompanying measures to prevent potential negative mental and social impacts on people receiving false‐positive results.
ISSN:2050-0904

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