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ArticleJNMA; journal of the Nepal Medical Association2024

Post-discharge Outcomes of COVID-19 Patients in a Tertiary Care Hospital: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.

Naveen Phuyal, Ganesh Bhandari, Lee Budhathoki, Kshitiz Kumar, Lochana Shrestha, Poonam Singh

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Naveen PhuyalDepartment of Community Medicine, College of Medicine, Nepalese Army Institute of Health Sciences, Sanobharyan g Kathmandu.
Ganesh BhandariSchool of Health and Allied Sciences, Pokhara University, Pokhara.
Lee BudhathokiDepartment of Community Medicine, College of Medicine, Nepalese Army Institute of Health Sciences, Sanobharyan g Kathmandu.
Kshitiz KumarDepartment of Community Medicine, College of Medicine, Nepalese Army Institute of Health Sciences, Sanobharyang Kathmandu.
Lochana ShresthaDepartment of Community Medicine, College of Medicine, Nepalese Army Institute of Health Sciences, Sanobharyang Kathmandu.
Poonam SinghDepartment of Anatomy, College of Medicine, Nepalese Army Institute of Health Sciences, Sanobharyang Kathmandu.

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Abstract

introductionUnderstanding the post-discharge outcomes of COVID-19 patients is essential for informed healthcare planning and support services. This study aimed to assess the physical health status of COVID-19 patients three months after discharge from a tertiary care hospital in Kathmandu, Nepal.

methodsA descriptive follow-up study design was used, involving 200 COVID-19 discharged patients. Data were collected from healthcare facilities and participants through structured questionnaires and telephonic interviews. The study duration was between November 2020 to April 2021.

resultsPersistence of COVID-19-related symptoms was reported by 49 (24.50%) of participants reported at follow-up, while 41 (20.50%) indicated previous symptoms from discharge.

conclusionsAfter discharge, most of patient returned to normal activities within three months.Persistence of symptoms and test positive rate was less in those patients.

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COVID-19Patient DischargeTertiary Care CentersAdultAgedCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHealth StatusHumansMaleMiddle AgedNepalSARS-CoV-2Surveys and QuestionnairesYoung AdultCOVID-19mental healthNepal patient outcome assessment.

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