In this monocentric, prospective and descriptive trial we want to evaluate the long-term consequences for patients treated for Covid-19. Covid patients who were hospitalized for min. 5 days either in a Covid-19 department or in intensive care unit will be followed-up for 8 weeks after hospital discharge. This is done via an innovative electronic platform in the home environment (UZA@home). On the one hand the quality of life, rehabilitation and reintegration of the patient will be evaluated and on the other hand the patient will be screened for various psychosocial aspects such as anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress syndrome.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
patients who were hospitalized in an intensive care unit
patients who were not hospitalized in an intensive care unit
Antwerp University Hospital
Edegem, Antwerpen, Belgium
Health related Quality of life (general well-being) questionnaire
Evaluation of Quality of Life after hospitalization due to COVID-19 infection using the EQ-5D-5L questionnaire
Time frame: in the first 7 days after hospital discharge
Health related Quality of life (general well-being) questionnaire
Evaluation of Quality of Life after hospitalization due to COVID-19 infection using the EQ-5D-5L questionnaire
Time frame: 4 weeks after hospital discharge
Health related Quality of life (general well-being) questionnaire
Evaluation of Quality of Life after hospitalization due to COVID-19 infection using the EQ-5D-5L questionnaire
Time frame: 8 weeks after hospital discharge
Revalidation & Reintegration
Evaluation of revalidation of the patient after hospitalization (daily functioning and mobilization via a daily diary and objective measurements by means of remote monitoring techniques (saturation measurement, activity tracker, sleep monitor)).
Time frame: daily, up to 8 weeks after hospital discharge
Depression and/or anxiety
Evaluation of depression and anxiety of the patient after hospitalization via the HADS (Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale) questionnaire
Time frame: 3 times after hospital discharge: first at week 0, second time at week 4, third time 8 weeks after discharge
Post traumatic stress syndrome
Evaluation of post traumatic stress syndrome of the patient after hospitalization via the PTSS questionnaire (of Erik De Soir)
Time frame: 8 weeks after hospital discharge
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