
ABCS Health Sciences, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown
Опубликована: Июнь 18, 2024
Introduction: Currently, the physical and functional consequences on individuals who have recovered from severe form of Covid-19 are experiencing traumatic stress remain unknown. Objective: To assess post-traumatic disorder (PTSD) in post-hospital discharge following COVID-19 investigate its relationship with sociodemographic variables, quality life, muscle strength capacity. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted, including both genders aged between 31 79 years, had required hospitalization. Participants underwent evaluations for PTSD, activity level, mobility balance (Timed Up Go test – TUG), distance covered 6-minute walk (6MWT) life (Short Form-36 Health Srvey -SF-36). Results: Out 153 eligible individuals, 60 successfully completed assessments. The age range to 77 63.3% were female. PTSD identified 48.3%, 38.7% exhibiting partial symptoms. Furthermore, 65.5% obese, 62.1% hypertensive. This group demonstrated a higher degree sedentary behavior (p=0.009), increased frequency intensive care unit hospitalization, greater number days hospitalized, respectively (p<0.001 p=0.010). They exhibited longer times TUG (p=0.014), shorter distances than predicted 6MWT (p=0.001), reduction all domains SF-36. Conclusion: Given findings this study, follow-up these needs be continued order verify permanence symptoms manifestations.
Язык: Английский