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KMID : 1039620220120040239
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Korean Journal of Family Practice
2022 Volume.12 No. 4 p.239 ~ p.246
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Long-Term Health Consequence of Discharged Patients with COVID-19: A Survey of Patients from Hospital Dedicated COVID-19 in 2021
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Min Ji-Won
Kim Seung-Hyun
Choi Jae-Ho
Park Hye-Rhan
Lee Soo-Hyoung
Cheung Boo-Yoon
Park Ki-Hyun
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Abstract
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Background: Due to the prolonged coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, accumulating patients are experiencing long COVID symptoms. This study aimed to investigate whether COVID-19 sequelae affect individuals’ returns to daily life and identify any related factors.
Methods: Data were obtained in 2021 from a dedicated COVID-19 hospital database. A total of 104 patients discharged from COVID-19 hospitalizations were analyzed. The subjects were divided according to age, antiviral treatment received, post-COVID symptoms, and ability to return to daily life. T-test, chi-square test and multivariable logistic regression analyses analyzed the data.
Results: An association was found between return to daily life and age, period after discharge, and number of post-COVID symptoms. People reporting 3 or more post-COVID symptoms showed higher psychological symptom scores. No association was found between acute symptoms at hospital admission and post-discharge symptoms.
Conclusion: Long COVID affected individuals’ post-discharge returns to daily life. Their symptoms improved over time, but symptoms varied and no association was found between acute symptom severity and long COVID effects. A continuous retrospective study is needed to further understand the consequences of long COVID.
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KEYWORD
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COVID-19, Post COVID-19 Syndrome, Aftercare, Convalescence
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