Psychological Distress and Its Correlates Among COVID-19 Survivors During Early Convalescence Across Age Groups

Cai, Xin; Hu, Xiaopeng; Ekumi, Ivo Otte; Wang, Jianchun; An, Yu; Li, Zhiwen; Yuan, Bo

doi:10.1016/j.jagp.2020.07.003

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“…More than 38 million of COVID-19 patients have been discharged from hospitals worldwide. Our previous study found that despite meeting discharge criteria, some discharged COVID-19 patients still had some symptoms, such as depression, anxiety, fatigue, loss of appetite, abnormal blood parameters, etc., [15][16][17][18]22]. TCM might play roles of antivirus, anti-inflammation and immunoregulation, and target organs protection in the management of COVID-19 [23].…”

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“…The discharge criteria for COVID-19 patients were two negative SARS-CoV-2 virus tests and obvious improvement of pulmonary imaging symptoms. Despite meeting the discharge criteria, a significant proportion of discharged COVID-19 patients still had some symptoms including psychiatric symptoms, gastrointestinal reaction and low immunity 15 , 16 ; some of them were even found to be recurrence of positive SARS‑CoV‑2 viral RNA one or more times 17 . Therefore, dynamic surveillance of physical conditions such as peripheral blood system, liver function, kidney function and cardiovascular system, and how to promote recovery of discharged COVID-19 patients from the symptoms are very meaningful 18 .…”

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Clinical characteristics and impacts of traditional Chinese medicine treatment on the convalescents of COVID-19

An¹,

Yuan²,

Wang³

et al. 2021

Int. J. Med. Sci.

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Clinical characteristics and impacts of traditional Chinese medicine treatment on the convalescents of COVID-19

An¹,

Yuan²,

Wang³

et al. 2021

Int. J. Med. Sci.

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“…There is also evidence of prevalent depressive symptoms in those already recovered from COVID-19 (Cai et al, 2020;Yuan et al, 2020;Zhang et al, 2020). A study of 126 COVID-19 survivors in convalescence from Shenzhen, China, showed that self-reported anxiety and depression were common after discharge from hospital (Cai et al, 2020) and moreover, depressive symptoms were associated with immune systemic suppression, based on increased white blood cells and inflammatory factors measures (Yuan et al, 2020).…”

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Cognitive and Neuropsychiatric Manifestations of COVID-19 and Effects on Elderly Individuals With Dementia

Alonso‐Lana

Marquié

Ruiz

et al. 2020

Front. Aging Neurosci.

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The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has rapidly spread worldwide and has had unprecedented effects in healthcare systems, economies and society. COVID-19 clinical presentation primarily affects the respiratory system causing bilateral pneumonia, but it is increasingly being recognized as a systemic disease, with neurologic manifestations reported in patients with mild symptoms but, most frequently, in those in a severe condition. Elderly individuals are at high risk of developing severe forms of COVID-19 due to factors associated with aging and a higher prevalence of medical comorbidities and, therefore, they are more vulnerable to possible lasting neuropsychiatric and cognitive impairments. Several reports have described insomnia, depressed mood, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder and cognitive impairment in a proportion of patients after discharge from the hospital. The potential mechanisms underlying these symptoms are not fully understood but are probably multifactorial, involving direct neurotrophic effect of SARS-CoV-2, consequences of long intensive care unit stays, the use of mechanical ventilation and sedative drugs, brain hypoxia, systemic inflammation, secondary effects of medications used to treat COVID-19 and dysfunction of peripheral organs. Chronic diseases such as dementia are a particular concern not only because they are associated with higher rates of hospitalization and mortality but also because COVID-19 further exacerbates the vulnerability of those with cognitive impairment. In patients with dementia, COVID-19 frequently has an atypical presentation with mental status changes complicating the early identification of cases. COVID-19 has had a dramatical impact in long-term care facilities, where rates of infection and mortality have been very high. Community measures implemented to slow the spread of the virus have forced to social distancing and cancelation of cognitive stimulation programs, which may have contributed to generate loneliness, behavioral symptoms and worsening of cognition in patients with dementia. COVID-19 has impacted the functioning of Memory Clinics, research programs and clinical trials in the Alzheimer's field, triggering the

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“…Several recent studies have investigated PTSD in the specific context of the coronavirus outbreak. Among patients recovering from the coronavirus disease, the proportion with symptom-defined PTSD have varied between 12.4 % and 31.0 % [11][12][13][14][15]. found that the risk of PTSD was associated with disease severity and perceived stigma related to the disease, whereas Cai and co-workers [12] found lower PTSD rates among patients over 60 years.…”

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“…Among patients recovering from the coronavirus disease, the proportion with symptom-defined PTSD have varied between 12.4 % and 31.0 % [11][12][13][14][15]. found that the risk of PTSD was associated with disease severity and perceived stigma related to the disease, whereas Cai and co-workers [12] found lower PTSD rates among patients over 60 years. In Norway, a recent nationwide study of healthcare and public service providers showed a prevalence of current PTSD for 11.7 % of the sample, and that PTSD symptom levels were higher for those working directly with COVID-19 infected patients [16].…”

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Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Associated Factors During the Early Stage of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Norway

Bonsaksen¹,

Heir²,

Schou-Bredal³

et al. 2020

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The COVID-19 outbreak and the sudden lockdown of society in March 2020 had a large impact on people’s daily life and gave rise to concerns for the mental health in the general population. The aim of the study was to examine post-traumatic stress reactions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the prevalence of symptom-defined post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and factors associated with post-traumatic stress in the Norwegian population during the early stages of the COVID-19 outbreak. A survey was administered via social media channels, to which a sample of 4527 adults (≥18 years) responded. Symptom-defined PTSD was measured with the PTSD Checklist for the DSM-5. The items were specifically linked to the COVID-19 pandemic. We used the DSM-5 diagnostic guidelines to categorize participants as fulfilling the PTSD symptom criteria or not. Associations with PTSD were examined with single and multiple logistic regression analyses. The prevalence of symptom-defined PTSD was 12.5% for men and 19.5% for women. PTSD was associated with lower age, female gender, lack of social support, and a range of pandemic-related variables such as economic concerns, expecting economic loss, having been in quarantine or isolation, being at high-risk for complications from COVID-19 infection, and having concern for family and close friends. In conclusion, posttraumatic stress reactions were common in the Norwegian population in the early stages of the COVID-19 outbreak. Concerns about finances, health, and family and friends seem to matter.

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Psychological Distress and Its Correlates Among COVID-19 Survivors During Early Convalescence Across Age Groups

Cited by 186 publications

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Clinical characteristics and impacts of traditional Chinese medicine treatment on the convalescents of COVID-19

Clinical characteristics and impacts of traditional Chinese medicine treatment on the convalescents of COVID-19

Cognitive and Neuropsychiatric Manifestations of COVID-19 and Effects on Elderly Individuals With Dementia

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Associated Factors During the Early Stage of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Norway

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