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Sex differences and rehabilitation needs after hospital discharge for COVID-19: an Italian cross-sectional study.
Fugazzaro, Stefania; Denti, Monica; Mainini, Carlotta; Accogli, Monia Allisen; Bedogni, Ginevra; Ghizzoni, Daniele; Bertolini, Anna; Esseroukh, Otmen; Gualdi, Cecilia; Schiavi, Margherita; Braglia, Luca; Costi, Stefania.
  • Fugazzaro S; Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Unit, Azienda Unità Sanitaria Locale - IRCCS Tecnologie Avanzate e Modelli Assistenziali in Oncologia di Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy.
  • Denti M; Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Unit, Azienda USL - IRCCS di Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy monica.denti@ausl.re.it.
  • Mainini C; Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Unit, Azienda Unità Sanitaria Locale - IRCCS Tecnologie Avanzate e Modelli Assistenziali in Oncologia di Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy.
  • Accogli MA; Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Unit, Azienda Unità Sanitaria Locale - IRCCS Tecnologie Avanzate e Modelli Assistenziali in Oncologia di Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy.
  • Bedogni G; Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Unit, Azienda Unità Sanitaria Locale - IRCCS Tecnologie Avanzate e Modelli Assistenziali in Oncologia di Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy.
  • Ghizzoni D; Physiotherapy Service, Private Hospital Villa Verde Srl, Reggio Emilia, Italy.
  • Bertolini A; Department of Medical and Sugical Sciences;University of Modena e Reggio, Bachelor' degree in OT, Modena e Reggio Emilia, Italy.
  • Esseroukh O; Department of Surgery, Medicine, DentristY and Morphological Sciences; University of Modena e Reggio Emilia, Bachelor's degree PT, Modena e Reggio Emilia, Italy.
  • Gualdi C; Department of Surgery, Medicine, DentristY and Morphological Sciences; University of Modena e Reggio Emilia, Bachelor's degree PT, Modena e Reggio Emilia, Italy.
  • Schiavi M; Department of Health Professions, Azienda USL - IRCCS di Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy.
  • Braglia L; Research and Statistic Infrastructure, Azienda USL - IRCCS di Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy.
  • Costi S; Department of Medical and Sugical Sciences;University of Modena e Reggio, Bachelor' degree in OT, Modena e Reggio Emilia, Italy.
BMJ Open ; 12(5): e055308, 2022 05 18.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1950141
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 than COVID-19, inability to participate in the study, concomitant acute or chronic conditions causing disability. PRIMARY AND SECONDARY OUTCOME

MEASURES:

We assessed dyspnoea (Medical Research Council), fatigue (Fatigue Severity Scale), mood disturbances (Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale), limitations in activity (Barthel Index) and participation restrictions (Reintegration to Normal Living Index). We also collected data on sociodemographic characteristics, health status prior to COVID-19, COVID-related clinical manifestations and hospital care pathway up to discharge, rehabilitation interventions, accidental falls and emergency room access.

RESULTS:

149 participants (men, 62%; average age 62 (±11) years) were enrolled, 35 of which (23%) were admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) while hospitalised. Three months after hospital discharge, nearly half of the participants still suffered from dyspnoea (44%) or fatigue (39%). Almost all individuals (91.2%) recovered a good level of independence in activity of daily living, but 76% still suffered participation restrictions. Female sex was significantly associated with worse outcomes for all symptoms.

CONCLUSIONS:

Individuals who had moderate or severe COVID-19 may perceive persistent symptoms which may result in reduced social participation. Sex differences should be monitored, as women may recover more slowly than men. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER NCT04438239.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Topics: Long Covid Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged Language: English Journal: BMJ Open Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Bmjopen-2021-055308

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Topics: Long Covid Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged Language: English Journal: BMJ Open Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Bmjopen-2021-055308