Assessment of quality of life in follow-up patients with COVID-19 pneumonia: A prospective, observational study from a tertiary care center.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study intended to assess the quality of life (QOL) with telephonic interview using the Short Form 12 (SF-12) Scale in follow-up patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) with COVID-19 pneumonia.

Methods

This prospective, noninterventional follow-up study was conducted at a tertiary care center. COVID-19 pneumonia patients discharged from ICU were recruited for telephonic interviews. Interviews were performed using SF-12 Scale to assess QOL 6 months after discharge. The SF-12 survey measures general health status in eight domains. A radar chart was used for the interpretation of health component scores.

Results

One hundred and fifty patients could complete the telephonic interview. The first-stage depression risk was 50%, which was 30% more tha

SUBMITTER: Mouli TC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11540191 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul-Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature