articleJournal of Medical VirologyJul 31, 2020HYBRID OA

Postdischarge symptoms and rehabilitation needs in survivors of COVID‐19 infection: A cross‐sectional evaluation

University of Leeds · Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust · +3 more institutions

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Abstract

Background

There is currently very limited information on the nature and prevalence of post-COVID-19 symptoms after hospital discharge.

Methods

A purposive sample of 100 survivors discharged from a large University hospital were assessed 4 to 8 weeks after discharge by a multidisciplinary team of rehabilitation professionals using a specialist telephone screening tool designed to capture symptoms and impact on daily life. EQ-5D-5L telephone version was also completed.

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Topics & keywords

Keywords
  • Medicine
  • Rehabilitation
  • Intensive care unit
  • Cross-sectional study
  • Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
  • Physical therapy
  • Emergency medicine
  • Intensive care medicine
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Good health and well-being
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