Exploring Physical Activity, Sleep, and Nutrition's Role in Fatigue Among Post-COVID-19 Patients.

ABSTRACT: Background/Objectives: A significant number of patients experience prolonged symptoms following COVID-19 in particular cases of fatigue. Yet, pathomechanisms of COVID-19-related fatigue remain unclear. Methods: This study investigated patients after confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection (PC) with relevant fatigue according to the Fatigue Assessment Scale (≥22 points) to rule out malnutrition as a driving factor for fatigue and to evaluate daily activity and sleep characteristics. Dietary behavior was recorded through food diaries and physical activity by self-reported (questionnaires) and objective (activity tracker) outcomes. Data were collected over a 7-day period and compared with a healthy control group (HC). A subgroup analysis of patients with fatigue and severe fatigue, as we

SUBMITTER: Pink I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11643756 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature