1-year quality of life and health-outcomes in patients hospitalised with COVID-19: a longitudinal cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Published studies suggest physical recovery from the COVID-19 is complex, with many individuals experiencing persistent symptoms. There is a paucity of data investigating the longer-term trajectory of physical recovery from COVID-19.

Methods

A prospective longitudinal design was utilised to investigate the impact COVID-19 has on physical functioning at 10-weeks (T1), 6-months (T2) and 1-year (T3) post-hospital discharge. Objective measures of recovery included 6-Minute Walk Test Distance (6MWTD), frailty (Clinical Frailty Scale), quantification of falls following hospital-discharge, return to work status and exercise levels. Subjective markers included symptoms (COVID-19-Specific Patient Concerns Assessment), fatigue (Chalder Fatigue Score) and health-related qual

SUBMITTER: O'Brien K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9067558 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature