Article ; Online: Assessment of short- and long-term functionality and quality of life in patients with post-acute COVID-19 syndrome.
Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation
2023 Volume 36, Issue 3, Page(s) 541–550
Abstract: Background: Although the number of new cases of coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) has been drastically reduced worldwide, patients who demonstrate long-term symptoms need more attention from health systems, as these symptoms can negatively affect ... ...
Abstract | Background: Although the number of new cases of coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) has been drastically reduced worldwide, patients who demonstrate long-term symptoms need more attention from health systems, as these symptoms can negatively affect functionality and quality of life. Objective: To evaluate muscle function and quality of life at 3, 6, 9 and 12 months in patients with post-acute COVID-19 syndrome and to assess their associations with general fatigue and lung function. Methods: This observational and longitudinal study evaluated patients with post-acute COVID-19 syndrome. Participants were subjected to the following evaluations: Short Form-36; handgrip strength; Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy-Fatigue scale; and spirometry. Results: Among the 350 participants who were evaluated in the third month, 74.6%, 61.4% and 45.4% reported general fatigue, dyspnoea and cough, respectively. In the comparisons between the third month and the sixth month, there were significant increases in Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy-Fatigue scale, pulmonary function and several Short Form-36 domains. In the comparisons between the sixth month and the ninth month, there was a significant increase only in the social functioning domain of the Short Form-36. In the comparisons between the ninth month and the twelfth month, there was an increase only in some Short Form-36 domains. Significant correlations were observed between the Short Form-36 domains with Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy-Fatigue scale, handgrip strength and pulmonary function. Conclusion: In patients with post-acute COVID-19 syndrome, there was a progressive improvement in quality of life, general fatigue and pulmonary function during the 12 months of follow-up, with this improvement being more pronounced in the first 6 months. There was a relationship between functionality and quality of life in these patients. |
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MeSH term(s) | Humans ; Quality of Life ; Hand Strength ; Longitudinal Studies ; Post-Acute COVID-19 Syndrome ; COVID-19 ; Fatigue |
Language | English |
Publishing date | 2023-02-15 |
Publishing country | Netherlands |
Document type | Observational Study ; Journal Article |
ZDB-ID | 1184721-9 |
ISSN | 1878-6324 ; 1053-8127 |
ISSN (online) | 1878-6324 |
ISSN | 1053-8127 |
DOI | 10.3233/BMR-220308 |
Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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