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ArticleHealthcare (Basel, Switzerland)2023

Patients' Clinical and Psychological Status in Different COVID-19 Waves in Italy: A Quanti-Qualitative Study.

Martina Vigorè, Andrea Steccanella, Marina Maffoni, Valeria Torlaschi, Alessandra Gorini, Maria Teresa La Rovere, Roberto Maestri, Maurizio Bussotti, Sergio Masnaghetti, Francesco Fanfulla and 1 more

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Article in Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland), 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT05758649 (Cardiovascular and Psychological Consequences of COVID-19), which is not on this map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Cardiovascular and Psychological Consequences of COVID-19

TypeobservationalSponsorIstituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri SpARan2020 to 2024Enrolled104ConditionsPost-COVID Conditions
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11 authors.

Martina VigorèPsychology Unit, Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri IRCCS, 27040 Montescano, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-9923-0508
Andrea SteccanellaPsychology Unit, Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri IRCCS, 27040 Montescano, Italy.
Marina MaffoniPsychology Unit, Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri IRCCS, 27040 Montescano, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-3360-7293
Valeria TorlaschiPsychology Unit, Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri IRCCS, 27040 Montescano, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-4534-3547
Alessandra GoriniIstituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri IRCCS, Milano-Camaldoli, 20138 Milan, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-3216-1784
Maria Teresa La RovereDepartment of Cardiology, Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri IRCCS, 27040 Montescano, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-1884-5058
Roberto MaestriDepartment of Biomedical Engineering, Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri IRCCS, 27040 Montescano, Italy.
Maurizio BussottiCardiorespiratory Rehabilitation Unit of Milano Institute, Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri IRCCS, 20138 Milan, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-3520-249X
Sergio MasnaghettiDepartment of Medicine and Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation, Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri IRCCS, 21049 Tradate, Italy.
Francesco FanfullaRespiratory Function and Sleep Medicine Unit, Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri IRCCS, 27010 Pavia, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-8601-423X
Antonia PierobonPsychology Unit, Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri IRCCS, 27040 Montescano, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-4678-781X

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundCOVID-19 waves have been characterized by different clinical manifestations, a decrease of functional abilities, and the presence of psychological symptoms. The aims of this study were to investigate differences in physical and psychological symptoms during the three Italian waves of the coronavirus pandemic.

methodsPatients undergoing a functional, cardiological and pneumological check-up follow-up at ICS Maugeri Institutes, 2-3 months after recovery from COVID-19 were consecutively recruited to participate in the study, completing a quanti-qualitative questionnaire about anxiety, depression, PTSD symptoms, and personal resources.

results104 patients were recruited: 44 and 60 during the first and second/third pandemic waves, respectively. Physical comorbidities were more present in the second/third waves compared to the first one, while no significant differences were found in anxious and depressive symptoms, which were significantly higher than normal during the three waves; PTSD symptoms were reported by 56.3% of patients. Family, social support, and a positive mindset were described as resources to cope with the COVID-19 burden. Negative affects arose during outbreaks (panic) and the disease (fear), while positive affect (joy) characterized only the follow-up period.

conclusionThis study shows how psychophysical symptoms might change during the pandemic waves and highlights the importance of protective factors to balance the subjective distress.

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COVID-19depressiondistressfunctionalpandemic wavesPTSD

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PMID37761674
PMCPMC10531315

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