A systematic review on physical function, activities of daily living and health-related quality of life in COVID-19 survivors.
Chronic Illn
; : 17423953221089309, 2022 Apr 11.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2256597
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
To analyze the published studies that investigated the physical function, activities of daily living and health-related quality of life in COVID-19 survivors.DESIGN:
Systematic review.METHODS:
We searched MEDLINE/PubMed, Scopus, SciELO, and Cochrane Library for studies that evaluated the physical function, activities of daily living and health-related quality of life after COVID-19 from the earliest date available to July 2021. Two independent reviewers screened and selected the studies. The Newcastle Ottawa Scale was used to evaluate methodological quality.RESULTS:
We included 35 studies in this systematic review. Of the 35 studies included, 28 were cohort, and 7 cross-sectional studies The studies demonstrated that COVID-19 survivors had reduced levels of physical function, activities of daily living, and health-related quality of life. Furthermore, incomplete recovery of physical function, and performance in activities of daily living were observed 1 to 6 months post-infection.DISCUSSION:
Physical disability and reduction in health-related quality of life is a common condition in post-COVID-19 and impairments may persist up to 1 to 6 months. Researchers and clinicians can use these findings to understand the potential disabilities and rehabilitation needs of people recovering from the COVID-19.
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Type of study:
Cohort study
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Experimental Studies
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
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Randomized controlled trials
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Reviews
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Systematic review/Meta Analysis
Topics:
Long Covid
Language:
English
Journal:
Chronic Illn
Journal subject:
Medicine
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
17423953221089309
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