COPD assessment test for the evaluation of COVID-19 symptoms.
Thorax
; 76(2): 185-187, 2021 02.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-927722
ABSTRACT
There is evidence to demonstrate the ongoing symptoms of COVID-19; however, there are currently no agreed outcomes to assess these symptoms. This study examined the use of the chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) assessment test (CAT) for patients recovering from COVID-19. 131 patients who were admitted with COVID-19 were followed up over the phone to assess symptoms. The median (IQR) CAT score was 10 (5-16). Cough, phlegm and chest tightness domains were within range for healthy people, but there was evidence of significant breathlessness, loss of energy, and activity and sleep disturbance. The CAT is a useful tool to assess symptoms of COVID-19 recovery.
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International databases
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Quality of Life
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Spirometry
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Forced Expiratory Volume
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Health Status
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Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
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SARS-CoV-2
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COVID-19
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
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Language:
English
Journal:
Thorax
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Thoraxjnl-2020-215916
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