Significance and Associated Factors of Long-Term Sequelae in Patients after Acute COVID-19 Infection in Korea.
Yoon Jung KimShin-Woo KimHyun Ha ChangKi Tae KwonShin-Woo KimSoyoon HwangPublished in: Infection & chemotherapy (2021)
The results showed that the rate of COVID-19-related long-term sequelae was 65.7%. The most common long-term sequela was fatigue. The risk factor identified was female gender. It was found that the long-term sequelae had various manifestations, including mental and psychological aspects. To improve the care of COVID-19 recovered patients with COVID-19-related long-term sequelae, the participation of a comprehensive and an interdisciplinary group of researchers is required.