Recovery Profiles in Patients With SARS-CoV-2 Outcomes Undergoing Rehabilitation

Recovery Profiles in Patients With COVID-19 Outcomes Undergoing Rehabilitation

COVID19 patients survivors, after discharge from hospital show reduced lung function and reduced ability to exercise. Furthermore, mental health problems including stress, anxiety and depression and a low quality of life were observed. The prospective observational study involves COVID19 patients who have needed rehabilitation at the University Hospital of Ferrara. Patients receive comprehensive rehabilitation based on their specific needs in both acute and subacute rehabilitation. At the end of hospital rehabilitation, patients are offered a program to be carried out at home for both physical and psychological problems. A range of demographic and clinical data will be collected. Patients will also undergo a battery of functional, cognitive and psychological tests at 12, 26 and 52 weeks from the infection onset. Moreover, a specific assessement (both clinical and instrumental) on the pain symptom experienced, where present, will be done.

Inclusion Criteria:

• diagnosis of covid19 (WHO criteria);
• indication for respiratory and / or neuromotor rehabilitation treatment

Exclusion Criteria:

• cognitive or communication impairment precluding informed consent
• severe medical conditions
• pregnancy