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    The longitudinal study of subjective wellbeing and absenteeism of healthcare workers considering post-COVID condition and the COVID-19 pandemic toll
    Springer Science and Business Media LLC ; 2023
    In:  Scientific Reports Vol. 13, No. 1 ( 2023-07-04)
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    In: Scientific Reports, Springer Science and Business Media LLC, Vol. 13, No. 1 ( 2023-07-04)
    Abstract: Experts have warned against the pandemic burden on healthcare workers early on, however little is known about the evolution of this burden with time, in addition to the long-term effects of post-COVID symptoms in healthcare workers. Staff at the Geneva University Hospitals in Switzerland had an online follow-up in July and December 2021, on their physical and mental health, quality of life and functional capacity using validated scales. Descriptive analyses compared the prevalence of symptoms, functional impairment and quality of life in SARS-CoV-2 positive and negative individuals at baseline and at follow-up. Out of the initial n = 3,083 participants that answered at baseline in July 2021, n = 900 (mean age of 46.4 years, 70.1% women) completed the follow-up in December 2021. With time, more individuals reported fatigue (+ 9.4%), headache (+ 9.0%), insomnia (+ 2.3%), cognitive impairment (+ 1.4%), stress/burnout (+ 8.8%), pain (+ 8.3%), digestive symptoms (+ 3.6%), dyspnea (+ 1.0%), and cough (+ 7.7%) compared to baseline, with a differentially larger increase in symptoms in the SARS-CoV-2 negative group. Individuals had more functional impairment (12.7% at baseline and 23.9% at follow-up), with more absenteeism and worsening quality of life. Healthcare workers are potentially suffering from long term consequences of the pandemic burden, calling for urgent action and solutions.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 2045-2322
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-37568-1
    Language: English
    Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
    Publication Date: 2023
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    The chronification of post-COVID condition associated with neurocognitive symptoms, functional impairment and increased healthcare utilization
    Springer Science and Business Media LLC ; 2022
    In:  Scientific Reports Vol. 12, No. 1 ( 2022-08-25)
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    In: Scientific Reports, Springer Science and Business Media LLC, Vol. 12, No. 1 ( 2022-08-25)
    Abstract: Post-COVID condition is prevalent in 10–35% of cases in outpatient settings, however a stratification of the duration and severity of symptoms is still lacking, adding to the complexity and heterogeneity of the definition of post-COVID condition and its oucomes. In addition, the potential impacts of a longer duration of disease are not yet clear, along with which risk factors are associated with a chronification of symptoms beyond the initial 12 weeks. In this study, follow-up was conducted at 7 and 15 months after testing at the outpatient SARS-CoV-2 testing center of the Geneva University Hospitals. The chronification of symptoms was defined as the continuous presence of symptoms at each evaluation timepoint (7 and 15 months). Adjusted estimates of healthcare utilization, treatment, functional impairment and quality of life were calculated. Logistic regression models were used to evaluate the associations between the chronification of symptoms and predictors. Overall 1383 participants were included, with a mean age of 44.3 years, standard deviation (SD) 13.4 years, 61.4% were women and 54.5% did not have any comorbidities. Out of SARS-CoV-2 positive participants (n = 767), 37.0% still had symptoms 7 months after their test of which 47.9% had a resolution of symptoms at the second follow-up (15 months after the infection), and 52.1% had persistent symptoms and were considered to have a chronification of their post-COVID condition. Individuals with a chronification of symptoms had an increased utilization of healthcare resources, more recourse to treatment, more functional impairment, and a poorer quality of life. Having several symptoms at testing and difficulty concentrating at 7 months were associated with a chronification of symptoms. COVID-19 patients develop post-COVID condition to varying degrees and duration. Individuals with a chronification of symptoms experience a long-term impact on their health status, functional capacity and quality of life, requiring a special attention, more involved care and early on identification considering the associated predictors.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 2045-2322
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-18673-z
    Language: English
    Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
    Publication Date: 2022
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