The Recovery After COVID-19 in Nursing Home Residents.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Many nursing homes (NHs) are affected by COVID-19 and 30-day mortality is high. Knowledge on recovery of NH residents after COVID-19 is limited. Therefore, we investigated the trajectory in the first three months after a COVID-19 infection in NH residents.

Methods

Retrospective observational cohort study of Dutch NH residents with COVID-19 between 1 September 2020 and 1 March 2021. Prevalence of COVID-19 symptoms and functioning was determined using interRAI (ADL-Hierarchy Scale (ADL-HS), Cognitive Performance Scale (CPS) and Revised Index of Social Engagement (RISE)) at four time points. Descriptive and pattern analyses were performed.

Results

Eighty-six residents were included. Symptom prevalences after three months were higher than at baseline. At grou

SUBMITTER: van der Krogt IEJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9005824 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature