Extrapulmonary features of post-COVID-19 patients: muscle function, physical activity, mood, and sleep quality.


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Tanriverdi A., SAVCI S., ÖZCAN KAHRAMAN B., ÖZPELİT E.

Irish journal of medical science, cilt.191, sa.3, ss.969-975, 2022 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 191 Sayı: 3
  • Basım Tarihi: 2022
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1007/s11845-021-02667-3
  • Dergi Adı: Irish journal of medical science
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Biotechnology Research Abstracts, EMBASE, MEDLINE
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.969-975
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: COVID-19, Mood, Muscle strength, Physical activity, Sleep quality, ACTIVITY QUESTIONNAIRE, GRIP STRENGTH, RELIABILITY, COVID-19, VALIDITY, PERFORMANCE, AGE
  • Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Background Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) represents a wide range of clinical manifestations, even if mild disease severity. It has been known that pulmonary function is affected by COVID-19 during infection and mid-to-long term. However, there is inadequate evidence about extrapulmonary features in post-COVID-19 patients. Aims This study aimed to investigate extrapulmonary features in post-COVID-19 patients who recovered from mild and moderate disease severity in the mid-term. Methods This cross-sectional study was carried out after at least 12 weeks from the COVID-19 diagnosis. Disease severity was defined using criteria for clinical severity of confirmed COVID-19 pneumonia. The peripheral muscle strength was measured using the dynamometer. Physical performance was assessed with five times sit-to-stand and 4-m gait speed. Physical activity level (PAL), mood, and sleep quality were assessed with the International Physical Activity Questionnaire, Hospital Anxiety, and Depression Scale, and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, respectively. Results A total of 48 participants with post-COVID-19 (39.2 +/- 7.9 years, 54.2% women) were included in the study. Handgrip and quadriceps weakness was observed in 39.6% and 35.4% of the participants, respectively. PAL was low in 39.6%, moderate in 33.3%, and high in 27.1% of the participants. Anxiety, depression, and poor sleep quality were observed in 33.3%, 29.2%, and 50% of the participants, respectively. Conclusions Extrapulmonary features are adversely affected in a substantial proportion of post-COVID-19 patients who recovered from mild and moderate disease severity in the mid-term. Comprehensive assessment and appropriate intervention strategies should also be considered for non-severe post-COVID-19 patients.