Assessment of Functional Status and Mental Health in Post-COVID-19 Patients in a Dedicated COVID-19 Hospital in Maharashtra: A Cross-sectional Study
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2025-04
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Wolters Kluwer – Medknow
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Introduction: The COVID?19 pandemic has resulted in prolonged health challenges for many survivors, often termed long COVID?19. These challenges include persistent physical symptoms such as fatigue and breathlessness, alongside mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and stress. Materials and Methods: A cross?sectional study was conducted among 114 post?COVID?19 patients admitted to a dedicated COVID?19 hospital in Mumbai. Functional limitations were evaluated using the Post?COVID?19 Functional Status scale, while the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale measured mental health outcomes. Data analysis was done using Chi?square tests and multiple linear regressions to explore the relationship between functional and mental health metrics. Results: The study found that 16.7% of patients had no functional limitations, while 42.1% experienced minimal limitations. Severe functional limitations were reported by 13.2% of patients. Mental health analysis showed that 23.68% had mild?to?severe depression, with anxiety and stress affecting 21.1% and 14.04%, respectively. Regression analysis revealed significant associations between functional limitations and mental health, with depression (P < 0.001) having the most substantial impact, followed by anxiety and stress. Conclusion: Post?COVID?19 patients in Maharashtra face significant functional and psychological challenges, with depression being the most influential factor in delaying recovery. These findings highlight the need for integrated physical and mental health interventions in post?COVID?19 care.
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Anxiety, depression, post?COVID?19 functional scale, stress
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Bharadwaj Gauri, Sankhe Lalit, Bharadwaj Shubhendra. Assessment of Functional Status and Mental Health in Post-COVID-19 Patients in a Dedicated COVID-19 Hospital in Maharashtra: A Cross-sectional Study. Acta Medica International. 2025 Apr; 12(1): 33-37