High rates of impaired quality of life and social and economic problems at 6 months after COVID-19-related ARDS.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Assess long-term quality of life (HR-QoL) and socio-economic impact in COVID-19-related ARDS (C-ARDS) survivors.

Methods

C-ARDS survivors were followed up at 6 months in this prospective, cohort study. HR-QoL was assessed using SF-36 and EQ-5D-5L, and the socio-economic burden of COVID-19 was evaluated with a dedicated questionnaire. Clinical data were prospectively recorded.

Results

Seventy-nine survivors, age 63 [57-71], 84% male, were enrolled. The frequency of EQ-5D-5L reported problems was significantly higher among survivors compared to normal, in mobility, usual activities, and self-care; anxiety and depression and pain were not different. SF-36 scores were lower than the reference population, and physical and mental summary scores were below normal in

SUBMITTER: Umbrello M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9109430 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature