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The meaning of illness is individualized to each person who experiences an alteration in health. In contrast, disease is a medical term indicating a pathological change in the structure and function of the body or mind. It is a condition that has specific symptoms and boundaries.
An illness is a response to a disease in which the person's level of functioning is changed compared with a previous level. The general classification of illness includes acute and chronic.
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Physical functioning post-COVID-19 and the recovery process: a mixed methods study.

Avin Tofiq¹, Martin Eriksson Crommert², Ann-Britt Zakrisson²

¹Department of Neurology and Rehabilitation, School of Medicine, Örebro University, Sweden.

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Severe COVID-19 survivors experience diminished physical functioning and slow recovery. Patients report insufficient clinical support and inconsistent rehabilitation advice, highlighting a need for better-coordinated care and professional guidelines.

Keywords:

COVID-19 SARS-CoV-2 exercise physical activity qualitative research recovery of function rehabilitation severe acute respiratory syndrome

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Area of Science:

Pulmonology
Rehabilitation Medicine
Infectious Diseases

Background:

Severe COVID-19 infection can lead to long-term health consequences.
Understanding the trajectory of physical functioning post-severe illness is crucial for recovery.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe physical functioning and recovery experiences in individuals after severe COVID-19 infection.

Main Methods:

An explanatory sequential mixed-methods design was employed.
Physical functioning was assessed at six months post-hospitalization using objective tests (chair stand, accelerometers) and subjective measures (questionnaires).
Semi-structured interviews explored patient perceptions of recovery and functioning at twelve months post-hospitalization.

Main Results:

Six months post-infection, participants showed reduced physical functioning, including lower breathing muscle strength and decreased performance in daily activities compared to pre-infection levels.
At twelve months, participants described a challenging recovery process with persistent symptoms.
Patients reported inadequate clinical support and conflicting advice regarding rehabilitation.

Conclusions:

Individuals recovering from severe COVID-19 often experience persistent deficits in physical functioning and activity levels.
The recovery process is perceived as slow and difficult, compounded by a lack of coordinated clinical support and inconsistent rehabilitation guidance.
Improved coordination of post-infection physical functioning support and clear guidelines for healthcare professionals are necessary to optimize patient recovery.