January 28, 2021

Respiratory and Psychophysical Sequelae Among Patients With COVID-19 Four Months After Hospital Discharge

Category: Article Summary

Topic: Clinical Characteristics and Health Care Setting

Keywords (Tags): sequelae

Respiratory, physical, and psychological sequelae were common 3-4 months after hospital discharge in an Italian cohort of COVID-19 survivors (n=238, median age = 61 [IQR 50-71]). 113 of 219 patients (52%) had a significant reduction in lung function measured by diffusing lung capacity for carbon monoxide (80% of expected value), and 128 (54%) patients had functional impairment using the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) score. 41 (17%) patients reported posttraumatic stress symptoms.

Bellan et al. (Jan 27, 2021). Respiratory and Psychophysical Sequelae Among Patients With COVID-19 Four Months After Hospital Discharge. JAMA Network Open. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.36142