[Persistent fatigue symptoms following COVID-19 infection in healthcare workers: risk factors and impact on quality of life].

ABSTRACT:

Background and objectives

Employees from medical and nursing professions are at increased risk for a SARS-CoV‑2 infection and thus more frequently affected by COVID-19 sequelae. Previous studies have identified post-viral fatigue as the most common sequelae. The aim of this study was to investigate risk factors and effects induced by clinically relevant fatigue symptoms following a COVID-19 infection of healthcare workers.

Methods

In the spring of 2021, 4315 insured members of the Statutory Accident Insurance and Prevention in the Health and Welfare Service were contacted for a written survey on their COVID-19 disease in 2020 and its sequelae. Information on Symptoms of acute infection, disease sequelae, and potential risk factors were collected, as well as the physical and

SUBMITTER: Haller J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8928711 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature