COVID-19 patients require multi-disciplinary rehabilitation approaches to address persisting symptom profiles and restore pre-COVID quality of life

Faghy, Mark A., Maden-Wilkinson, Thomas, Arena, Ross, Copeland, Robert J., Owen, Rebecca, Hodgkins, Henry and Willmott, Ashley G. B. (2022) COVID-19 patients require multi-disciplinary rehabilitation approaches to address persisting symptom profiles and restore pre-COVID quality of life. Expert Review of Respiratory Medicine. ISSN 1747-6356

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Abstract

Background- Long-COVID diagnosis is prominent, and our attention must support those experiencing debilitating and long-standing symptoms. To establish patient pathways, we must consider the societal and economic impacts of sustained COVID-19. Accordingly, we sought to determine the pertinent areas impacting quality of life (QoL) following a COVID-19 infection. Research methods- Three hundred and eighty-one participants completed a web-based survey (83% female, 17% male) consisting of 70 questions across 7 sections (demographics, COVID-19 symptoms; QoL; sleep quality; breathlessness; physical activity and mental health). Mean age, height, body mass and body mass index (BMI) were 42 ± 12 years, 167.6 ± 10.4 cm, 81.2 ± 22.2 kg, and 29.1 ± 8.4 kg.m2, respectively. Results- Participant health was reduced because of COVID-19 symptoms (‘Good health’ to ‘Poor health’ [P < 0.001]). Survey respondents who work reported ongoing issues with performing moderate (83%) and vigorous (79%) work-related activities. Conclusions- COVID-19 patients report reduced capacity to participate in activities associated with daily life, including employment activities. Bespoke COVID-19 support pathways must consider multi-disciplinary approaches that address the holistic needs of patients to restore pre-pandemic quality of life and address experienced health and wellbeing challenges.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Keywords:	COVID-19, long-COVID, rehabilitation, recovery, respiratory, infections, long term conditions
Faculty:	COVID-19 Research Collection Faculty of Science & Engineering
Depositing User:	Lisa Blanshard
Date Deposited:	06 Jul 2022 09:34
Last Modified:	06 Jul 2022 09:36
URI:	https://arro.anglia.ac.uk/id/eprint/707742

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