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Self-Assessed Aspects of Health 3 Months after COVID-19 Hospitalization—A Swedish Cross-Sectional Study

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  • Alexandra C. Larsson

    (Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, 413 45 Gothenburg, Sweden
    Department of Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, 413 46 Gothenburg, Sweden)

  • Marie Engwall

    (Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, 413 45 Gothenburg, Sweden
    Department of Health Sciences, University West, 461 32 Trollhattan, Sweden)

  • Annie Palstam

    (Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, 413 45 Gothenburg, Sweden
    Department NeuroScience, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, 413 46 Gothenburg, Sweden
    School of Health and Welfare, Dalarna University, 791 31 Falun, Sweden)

  • Hanna C. Persson

    (Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, 413 45 Gothenburg, Sweden
    Department of Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, 413 46 Gothenburg, Sweden)

Abstract

It is not yet fully understood how the patients self-assess their overall health in the early recovery after COVID-19 and if certain patient groups are more prominent in perceived long-time effects of COVID-19. The aim of this study was to describe self-assessed aspects of health in body function, activity and participation 3 months after hospitalization due to COVID-19 and identify difference between groups depending in age, sex and level of hospital care. This cross-sectional study consists of self-assessed aspects of health and recovery in 168 participants (mean age 64 years old, 69% men) previously hospitalized patients due to COVID-19. We have previously published data, from hospital discharge, on this cohort were predominantly the older patients and previous ICU-treated participants were affected. In this study there were differences in between groups. Of the study population 72% perceived fatigue, 64% respiratory difficulties, 37% perceived symptoms of anxiety. Three-months after COVID-19 this cohort was overall still affected. The recovery process is multifaced and the cohort heterogeneous, hence the rehabilitation needs to be highly individualized, and the follow-up of this patient group is of importance regardless of age, sex and previous level of hospital care.

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  • Alexandra C. Larsson & Marie Engwall & Annie Palstam & Hanna C. Persson, 2022. "Self-Assessed Aspects of Health 3 Months after COVID-19 Hospitalization—A Swedish Cross-Sectional Study," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(13), pages 1-11, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:13:p:8020-:d:852294
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    1. Alexandra C. Larsson & Annie Palstam & Hanna C. Persson, 2021. "Physical Function, Cognitive Function, and Daily Activities in Patients Hospitalized Due to COVID-19: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study in Sweden," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(21), pages 1-10, November.
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