Síntomas emocionales y estado funcional en pacientes post-COVID-19 en hospital mexicano especializado

Theoretical framework: Information on the prevalence of post-COVID-19 symptoms and their impact on functional status is variable. Objective: To characterize persistent symptoms, depressive symptoms, and the functional status of post-COVID-19 patients. Method: Observational, cross-sectional, and descriptive study. Instruments were applied via telephone (4-25 weeks post-discharge): Cross-cultural adaptation of the C19-YRS Questionnaire, Post COVID-19 Functional Status Scale, and CES-D. Results: Hypertension was the most frequent comorbidity; persistence of pain (66.6%) and fatigue (66%) related to the disease were the most common symptoms, followed by post-traumatic stress disorders, anxiety, depression, and dyspnea. 100% of the patients showed alterations in their functional status and their global perception of health after COVID-19. A low percentage of post-COVID-19 depression diagnoses was identified according to the CES-D scale. While the C19-YRS questionnaire was able to identify patients who presented depression through the CES-D scale, it showed a high frequency of false positives. Conclusions: COVID-19 has physical, psychological, and social consequences on patients, making rehabilitation measures for survivors necessary. These measures should be directed by a multidisciplinary team of specialists with long-term planning.