• About
  • Masthead
  • License Content
  • Advertise
  • Submit Press Release
  • RSS/Email List
  • Write for us
  • Contact us
2 Minute Medicine
No Result
View All Result

No products in the cart.

SUBSCRIBE
  • Specialties
    • Cardiology
    • Chronic Disease
    • Dermatology
    • Emergency
    • Endocrinology
    • Gastroenterology
    • Imaging and Intervention
    • Infectious Disease
    • Nephrology
    • Neurology
    • Obstetrics
    • Oncology
    • Ophthalmology
    • Pediatrics
    • Preclinical
    • Psychiatry
    • Public Health
    • Pulmonology
    • Rheumatology
    • Surgery
  • Wellness
  • Classics™
    • 2MM+ Online Access
    • Paperback and Ebook
  • Rewinds
  • Visual
  • Partners
    • License Content
    • Submit Press Release
    • Advertise with Us
  • AccountLog-in/out
    • Subscribe
    • Sign-in
    • My account
2 Minute Medicine
  • Specialties
    • Cardiology
    • Chronic Disease
    • Dermatology
    • Emergency
    • Endocrinology
    • Gastroenterology
    • Imaging and Intervention
    • Infectious Disease
    • Nephrology
    • Neurology
    • Obstetrics
    • Oncology
    • Ophthalmology
    • Pediatrics
    • Preclinical
    • Psychiatry
    • Public Health
    • Pulmonology
    • Rheumatology
    • Surgery
  • Wellness
  • Classics™
    • 2MM+ Online Access
    • Paperback and Ebook
  • Rewinds
  • Visual
  • Partners
    • License Content
    • Submit Press Release
    • Advertise with Us
  • AccountLog-in/out
    • Subscribe
    • Sign-in
    • My account
SUBSCRIBE
2 Minute Medicine
Subscribe
Home All Specialties Chronic Disease

Half of patients hospitalized with COVID-19 continue to have symptoms after 1 year

byNeel MistryandTeddy Guo
September 7, 2021
in Chronic Disease, Infectious Disease, Public Health
Reading Time: 2 mins read
0
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

1. The proportion of patients with one or more symptom sequelae significantly decreased from 6 months (68%) to 12 months (49%).

2. 88% of patients had returned to employment within 12 months of hospital discharge.

Evidence Rating Level: 2 (Good)

Study Rundown: Although COVID-19-related hospitalization is common, little is known about the long-term complications among COVID-19 survivors. One study suggests that discharged patients have persisting symptoms at 6 months, contributing to a poor health-related quality of life. However, there has been a lack of studies reporting on outcomes after 12 months. This longitudinal cohort study aimed to 1) assess the 6- and 12-month health outcomes of patients hospitalized for COVID-19 and 2) compare their 12-month health status to non-COVID-19 patients. The primary outcomes for this study were patient-reported symptoms, modified British Medical Research Council (mMRC) score, health-related quality of life (HRQOL) and 6-minute walking distance (6MWD), while secondary outcomes included lung function, hospitalization after discharge, and employment status at 6 and 12 months. According to results, steady recovery was noted among COVID-19 survivors at the 12-month period, with most returning to baseline activity levels. In addition, the proportion of patients with one or more symptom sequelae was significantly lower in the 12-month follow-up than at 6-months. A major limitation of this study is that it did not stratify results by age. This is important since physical and functional recovery may vary based on patients’ age and comorbidities.

Click to read the study in The Lancet

Relevant Reading: Four-Month Clinical Status of a Cohort of Patients After Hospitalization for COVID-19

In-depth [retrospective cohort]: Between Jan 7 and May 29, 2020, 2469 patients were discharged from the Jan Yin-tan hospital after recovering from COVID-19 in Wuhan, China. Only 52% (n=1276) completed both the 6- and 12-month follow-up and were included in the final analysis. Median age among patients was 59.0 years (interquartile range [IQR] 49.0-67.0) and the majority (53%, n=681) were male.

RELATED REPORTS

Virtual yoga and meditation intervention may be associated with increased health-related quality of life

Vaccination boosted immunity acquired from previous SARS-CoV-2 infection

Single-dose Ad26.COV2.S vaccine provides moderate protection against Covid-19 related outcomes

The primary outcome of at least one sequelae symptom was significantly higher at 6 months than at 12 months (68% vs. 49%, p<0.0001). However, the opposite was true for mMRC-based dyspnea (26% at 6 months vs. 30% at 12 months, p=0.014) and HRQOL, with more patients having anxiety or depression at the 12-month follow-up (26%) than at the 6-month follow-up (23%, p=0.015). The proportion of patients with 6MWD below the lower limit of normal was slightly greater at 6 months (14%) than at 12 months (12%, p=0.033). Regarding key secondary outcomes, lung function did not differ from 6 to 12 months (p>0.05), with impairment found in 23% of patients in severity scale 3 and 54% of patients in scale 5-6 at 12-months. Healthcare use within one year of discharge from the hospital was limited, with 18% patients accessing outpatient clinics, 13% reporting re-hospitalization, and 1% reporting a visit to the emergency department. Finally, majority of patients (88%) returned to work within 12 months of discharge. Overall, COVID-19 survivors had good health trajectory and functional recovery at 12 months after hospitalization. However, it may be beneficial to continue to monitor these patients for lasting complications past the 12-month timepoint.

Image: PD 

©2021 2 Minute Medicine, Inc. All rights reserved. No works may be reproduced without expressed written consent from 2 Minute Medicine, Inc. Inquire about licensing here. No article should be construed as medical advice and is not intended as such by the authors or by 2 Minute Medicine, Inc.

Tags: CoronaviruscovidCOVID-19 complicationscovid-19 infectionlong-term outcomespost-COVID syndromequality of lifeSARS-CoV-2
Previous Post

Poor humoral response observed in patients undergoing hemodialysis following a single dose of the BNT162b2 SARS-CoV-2 vaccine

Next Post

Interim analysis of rates of adverse events following COVID-19 mRNA vaccination

RelatedReports

Exercise intervention linked to reduced functional decline among elderly patients admitted to the hospital
Wellness

Virtual yoga and meditation intervention may be associated with increased health-related quality of life

May 20, 2022
Decreased expression of nasal ACE2 may be correlated with lower prevalence of COVID-19 in children
Chronic Disease

Vaccination boosted immunity acquired from previous SARS-CoV-2 infection

May 13, 2022
Novel coronavirus identified from patients with pneumonia in Wuhan, China
Chronic Disease

Single-dose Ad26.COV2.S vaccine provides moderate protection against Covid-19 related outcomes

May 13, 2022
Decreased expression of nasal ACE2 may be correlated with lower prevalence of COVID-19 in children
Chronic Disease

BNT162b2 safe and efficacious in children 5 to 11 years of age

May 13, 2022
Next Post
Medical vaccine exemptions increase after elimination of nonmedical exemptions

Interim analysis of rates of adverse events following COVID-19 mRNA vaccination

Greater prenatal alcohol exposure trajectories linked to impaired growth and neurodevelopment

Use of pharmacotherapy for alcohol use disorder in Manitoba, Canada

#VisualAbstract: Health wearable devices effectively promote bodyweight in overweight/obese individuals

#VisualAbstract: Health wearable devices effectively promote bodyweight in overweight/obese individuals

License Our Award-Winning Physician-Written Medical News and Visual Abstracts

2 Minute Medicine is the leading authoritative medical news licensing service, and the only with reports written by practicing doctors.

LICENSE CONTENT

Get 2MM+ Premium Access

No ads & unlimited access to all current reports, over 9000 searchable archived reports, visual abstracts, Weekly Rewinds, and the online edition of The Classics Series™ textbook.

Subscription Options
2 Minute Medicine

2 Minute Medicine® is an award winning, physician-run, expert medical media company. Our content is curated, written and edited by practicing health professionals who have clinical and scientific expertise in their field of reporting. Our editorial management team is comprised of highly-trained MD physicians. Join numerous brands, companies, and hospitals who trust our licensed content.

Recent Reports

  • #VisualAbstract: Severe actinic keratosis and need for additional treatment are markers for an increased risk of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma
  • Virtual yoga and meditation intervention may be associated with increased health-related quality of life
  • Wellness Check: Mental Health
License Content
Terms of Use | Disclaimer
Cookie Policy
Privacy Statement (EU)
Disclaimer

© 2021 2 Minute Medicine, Inc. - Physician-written medical news.

  • Specialties
    • Cardiology
    • Chronic Disease
    • Dermatology
    • Emergency
    • Endocrinology
    • Gastroenterology
    • Imaging and Intervention
    • Infectious Disease
    • Nephrology
    • Neurology
    • Obstetrics
    • Oncology
    • Ophthalmology
    • Pediatrics
    • Preclinical
    • Psychiatry
    • Public Health
    • Pulmonology
    • Rheumatology
    • Surgery
  • Wellness
  • Classics™
    • 2MM+ Online Access
    • Paperback and Ebook
  • Rewinds
  • Visual
  • Partners
    • License Content
    • Submit Press Release
    • Advertise with Us
  • Account
    • Subscribe
    • Sign-in
    • My account

© 2021 2 Minute Medicine, Inc. - Physician-written medical news.