Physical Activity and Physical Function One Year After Hospital Discharge for COVID-19.

ABSTRACT: Background: Immediately after discharge from hospital, COVID-19 patients have poor physical function and impaired performance in activities of daily living. Persisting symptoms and cognitive impairments have been reported, but the long-term impact on objectively measured physical activity (PA) in patients hospitalized for COVID-19 is not clear. Methods: A prospective cohort study was conducted to compare objectively measured PA and physical function 12 months post discharge in patients who were hospitalized for COVID-19 with age- and sex-matched healthy controls and to elucidate the impact of ICU admission on these outcomes. PA was objectively assessed using accelerometry in patients, healthy controls, and in a subset of partners of patients. Additionally, lung function, phys

SUBMITTER: Arents E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12429844 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature