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Psychological Distress among Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients in Denmark during the First 12 Months of the Pandemic.
Moseholm, Ellen; Midtgaard, Julie; Bollerup, Signe; Apol, Ása D; Olesen, Oskar B; Jespersen, Sofie; Weis, Nina.
  • Moseholm E; Department of Infectious Diseases, Copenhagen University Hospital, Hvidovre, Kettegaard Alle 30, 2650 Hvidovre, Denmark.
  • Midtgaard J; Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Blegdamsvej 3B, 2200 Copenhagen N, Denmark.
  • Bollerup S; Centre for Applied Research in Mental Health Care (CARMEN), Mental Health Centre Glostrup, University of Copenhagen, Nordstjernevej 41, 2600 Glostrup, Denmark.
  • Apol ÁD; Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Blegdamsvej 3B, 2200 Copenhagen N, Denmark.
  • Olesen OB; Department of Infectious Diseases, Copenhagen University Hospital, Hvidovre, Kettegaard Alle 30, 2650 Hvidovre, Denmark.
  • Jespersen S; Department of Infectious Diseases, Copenhagen University Hospital, Hvidovre, Kettegaard Alle 30, 2650 Hvidovre, Denmark.
  • Weis N; Department of Infectious Diseases, Copenhagen University Hospital, Hvidovre, Kettegaard Alle 30, 2650 Hvidovre, Denmark.
Int J Environ Res Public Health ; 19(16)2022 08 15.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1987795
ABSTRACT
This study aimed to investigate psychological distress among patients hospitalized with a COVID-19 diagnosis in Denmark during the first 12 months of the pandemic and to assess changes in psychological distress in the three months following discharge. A single-center prospective observational survey study among patients hospitalized with a COVID-19 diagnosis between May 2020 and May 2021 was conducted. Participants completed a survey at three time points at admission, and 1 and 3 months after discharge. Psychological distress was assessed by validated scales measuring symptoms related to depression, anxiety, stress, insomnia, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and health-related quality of life (HRQoL). In total, 95 patients were included. At admission, the proportion of patients with symptoms of depression was 43%, symptoms of anxiety 32%, moderate/high level of stress 39%, insomnia 52%, and probable/positive PTSD 19%. The burden of symptoms related to depression and anxiety decreased significantly over time, while there was no significant change over time in stress, insomnia, or PTSD. Suboptimal levels of physical and mental HRQoL were detected at admission but improved over time. Patients hospitalized due to COVID-19 during the first year of the pandemic experienced considerable levels of psychological distress at admission, with some improvements within 3 months after discharge.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / Psychological Distress / COVID-19 / Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders Type of study: Diagnostic study / Observational study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research Topics: Long Covid Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: Europa Language: English Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Ijerph191610097

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / Psychological Distress / COVID-19 / Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders Type of study: Diagnostic study / Observational study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research Topics: Long Covid Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: Europa Language: English Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Ijerph191610097