Introduction
coronavirus disease
CORONAVIRUS
The World Health Organization declared the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic on March 11, 2020, and the new coronavirus has spread worldwide. To prevent transmission, countries are screening for and isolating patients with COVID-19. In Korea, patients are isolated in hospitals or community treatment centers [Occupation balance is defined as the organization of daily activities that facilitate health and well-being by allowing patients to participate in various activities such as work, labor, household management, childcare, leisure, and rest. Occupation imbalance causes negative psychological states such as significant stress and mental health problems [Time use is closely related to occupational balance because it is fundamental to how people organize and structure their daily lives [Occupational imbalance and mental health problems have been reported in patients with COVID-19; however, studies on occupational balance are lacking. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the effect of a time-use intervention on occupational balance, mental health, and QOL in patients with COVID-19 who were forced to isolate.