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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Occupational Health

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic caused significant global health challenges, including the emergence of Long-COVID.
  • Long-COVID, encompassing persistent symptoms beyond 12 weeks, complicates patient care and healthcare system management.
  • Workplace infections and subsequent compensation claims present unique challenges, particularly for healthcare professionals.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the incidence of COVID-19 and Long-COVID among healthcare workers at a university hospital.
  • To determine the proportion of workplace-acquired infections leading to Long-COVID.
  • To assess the eligibility for insurance compensation for Long-COVID cases in healthcare workers.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort of 3,127 healthcare workers at "G. Martino" University Hospital was studied.
  • COVID-19 infection rates were analyzed, with a focus on workplace exposures.
  • Long-COVID cases were identified and their severity (moderate) and insurance compensability were evaluated.

Main Results:

  • Out of 3,127 healthcare workers, 10 developed moderate Long-COVID syndrome.
  • The overall infection rate among healthcare professionals was 23%, with over half acquired in the workplace.
  • Identified Long-COVID symptoms included asthenia, anosmia, dyspnea, pneumonia, myocarditis, and neuromuscular disorders.

Conclusions:

  • Healthcare workers face a high risk of COVID-19 infection, often in the workplace, leading to Long-COVID.
  • The complex and variable nature of Long-COVID poses significant diagnostic and management challenges.
  • Establishing clear frameworks for classifying and compensating Long-COVID sequelae from workplace infections is crucial.