Long Covid autonomic syndrome and his impact on workability: results of observational prospective study and 1-year FU in patients admitted to hospital with COVID19

Abstract Long-COVID19 has been recently associated with long-sick leave and unemployment. We will present recent data obtained by a prospective observational study conducted during the 2nd wave of the pandemic in Italy to assess the time course of Long-COVID19 autonomic syndrome in working age population and its impact on patient’s work ability. The patients were consecutively enrolled at the time of their hospital discharge and were followed-up for 1 year. Clinical data and work ability have been collected at 1, 6, and 12 months after hospital discharge in our out-patient clinic. Data on Long-COVID19 autonomic syndrome occurrence in working-age and the effects on work ability will be presented and discussed. Long-COVID19 autonomic syndrome occurred in one in three working-age people and was still evident 6 and 12 months after the acute infection resolution. This was associated with a significant reduction in the work ability. Timely recognition of long-COVID19 autonomic syndrome and its potential impact on work ability represents important steps in the prevention of long-term disabilities among active working adults.