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A retrospective study was undertaken to investigate the characteristics, management, and health-associated quality of life in individuals suffering from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
In adult patients (young to middle age) having coronavirus
infection, hypertension and overweight are frequent coexisting conditions.
Hypokalaemia and neurological and/or mental disorders are usually linked with
the progressive disorder. A vital impact on the health-associated quality of
life in the early stage of post-discharge is also common.
A retrospective study was undertaken to investigate the
characteristics, management, and health-associated quality of life in
individuals suffering from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
The study included participants ≤50 years having a confirmed
diagnosis of coronavirus and admitted to the emergency department. From
electronic medical records, the collection of the data was done. The
health-linked quality of life was investigated after one month from hospital
discharge utilizing the Short Form 36 Health Survey Questionnaire (SF-36). The
outcomes were evaluated between hospitalized and non-hospitalized patients.
Among 673 participants admitted to the emergency department and diagnosed with coronavirus infection, 104 (15%) subjects were ≤ 50 years old. In total, 74% of subjects were discharged at home within 48 hours and 26% of subjects were admitted to the hospital. Fever was found to occur in 90% of the cases followed by dyspnoea (34%) and cough (56%).
Neurological and/or mental disorders (6%), thyroid
dysfunction (8%), and hypertension (11%) were the most frequent coexisting
conditions. The mean body mass index was 27. Neurological and/or mental
disorders and hypokalaemia were highly frequent in individuals who underwent
mechanical ventilation. Regardless of hospital admission, deterioration in both
the mental and physical functioning in the early stage of the post-discharge
was witnessed.
In coronavirus-infected individuals, hypertension and
overweight are frequent. Hypokalaemia and neurological and/or mental disorders
are linked with the progressive disorder. It also impacts the health-linked quality
of life in the early stage of post-discharge.
BMC Infectious Diseases
Clinical characteristics, management and health related quality of life in young to middle age adults with COVID-19
Chiara Temperoni et al.
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