Long-haul COVID-19: 1 in 5 still battle symptoms two years post-infection PostCOVID19 LongCOVID PASC ClinicalTrials COVIDRecovery HealthOutcomes Heterogeneous Symptoms bmj_latest
By Tarun Sai LomteJun 5 2023 A recent study published in the British Medical Journal evaluated long-term symptoms and outcomes associated with post-coronavirus disease 2019 condition.
Study: Recovery and symptom trajectories up to two years after SARS-CoV-2 infection: population based, longitudinal cohort study. Image Credit: p.ill.i / Shutterstock The primary outcome was the relative health status at 6, 12, 18, and 24 months post-infection. The outcome was defined using self-reported recovery status and overall health status. Secondary outcomes were the prevalence and severity of symptoms. Self-perceived severity was evaluated using a five-point Likert scale and stratified into mild, moderate, and severe categories. Further, the team assessed the trajectories of symptoms and relative health status between six and 24 months.
Related StoriesMild, moderate, and severe health impairment was observed in 16.2%, 3.6%, and 2.7% of participants, respectively. The proportion of participants reporting non-recovery declined over time and was 18.5% at 12 months and 17.2% at 24 months. More than 68% of participants reported continued recovery over time. By 24 months, 13.5% had improved or recovered, 5.2% had worsened health status, and 4.4% had stable health impairment.
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