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- Title
A systematic review on physical function, activities of daily living and health-related quality of life in COVID-19 survivors.
- Authors
de Oliveira Almeida, Katna; Nogueira Alves, Iura Gonzalez; de Queiroz, Rodrigo Santos; de Castro, Marcela Rodrigues; Gomes, Vinicius Afonso; Santos Fontoura, Fabiane Costa; Brites, Carlos; Neto, Mansueto Gomes
- Abstract
Objective: To analyze the published studies that investigated the physical function, activities of daily living and health-related quality of life in COVID-19 survivors. Design: Systematic review. Methods: We searched MEDLINE/PubMed, Scopus, SciELO, and Cochrane Library for studies that evaluated the physical function, activities of daily living and health-related quality of life after COVID-19 from the earliest date available to July 2021. Two independent reviewers screened and selected the studies. The Newcastle Ottawa Scale was used to evaluate methodological quality. Results: We included 35 studies in this systematic review. Of the 35 studies included, 28 were cohort, and 7 cross-sectional studies The studies demonstrated that COVID-19 survivors had reduced levels of physical function, activities of daily living, and health-related quality of life. Furthermore, incomplete recovery of physical function, and performance in activities of daily living were observed 1 to 6 months post-infection. Discussion: Physical disability and reduction in health-related quality of life is a common condition in post-COVID-19 and impairments may persist up to 1 to 6 months. Researchers and clinicians can use these findings to understand the potential disabilities and rehabilitation needs of people recovering from the COVID-19.
- Subjects
BRAZIL; ONLINE information services; MEDICAL databases; COVID-19; FUNCTIONAL status; SYSTEMATIC reviews; CONVALESCENCE; ACTIVITIES of daily living; QUALITY of life; BODY movement; MEDLINE; COVID-19 pandemic
- Publication
Chronic Illness, 2023, Vol 19, Issue 2, p279
- ISSN
1742-3953
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1177/17423953221089309