Long-term reduced functional capacity and quality of life in hospitalized COVID-19 patients
Anderson Donelli da Silveira,
Fernando Luis Scolari,
Marina Petersen Saadi
et al.
Abstract:BackgroundPersistent symptoms and exercise intolerance have been reported after COVID-19, even months after the acute disease. Although, the long-term impact on exercise capacity and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is still unclear.Research questionTo assess the long-term functional capacity and HRQoL in patients hospitalized due to COVID-19.Study design and methodsThis is a prospective cohort study, conducted at two centers in Brazil, that included post-discharge COVID-19 patients and paired controls. … Show more
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