Physical function and fatigue recovery at 6 months after hospitalization for COVID-19.
Evelyn S QinLaura S GoldNamrata SinghKatherine D WyshamCatherine L HoughPayal B PatelAaron E BunnellJames S AndrewsPublished in: PM & R : the journal of injury, function, and rehabilitation (2022)
In this cohort, a substantial proportion of the participants who developed new ADL impairment, worsening fatigue, or HAQ severity after hospitalization for COVID-19 did not recover at least partially by 6 months after discharge. Evaluating functional status 1 month after discharge may be important in understanding functional prognosis and recovery after hospitalization for COVID-19.