Sex differences and rehabilitation needs after hospital discharge for COVID-19: an Italian cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

COVID-19 can result in persistent symptoms leaving potential rehabilitation needs unmet. This study aims to describe persistent symptoms and health status of individuals hospitalised for COVID-19 according to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health domains of impairments, limitations in activity, and participation restrictions.

Design

Cross-sectional study consisting in a telephone interview 3 months after hospital discharge.

Setting

This study was conducted during the first peak of the COVID-19 pandemic by the Local Health Authority of Reggio Emilia (Italy).

Participants

Adult individuals discharged from hospital between April and June 2020 after COVID-19.

Exclusion criteria

hospitalisation for reasons other tha

SUBMITTER: Fugazzaro S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9118361 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature