A systematic review on physical function, activities of daily living and health-related quality of life in COVID-19 survivors

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 p...

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Published in:Chronic Illness 2023-06, Vol.19 (2), p.279-303
Main 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
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Language:English
Subjects:
Activities of Daily Living
Clinical assessment
COVID-19
Cross-Sectional Studies
Health status
Humans
People with disabilities
Physical ability
Physical disabilities
Quality of Life
Rehabilitation
Review
Survivor
Systematic review
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Summary: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.
ISSN:1742-3953
1745-9206
DOI:10.1177/17423953221089309