The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) took a toll in institutionalised older adults, who represent a vulnerable population in European countries. The aim of this study is to identify the predictive factors that worsens lung function in post-COVID nursing home (NH) residents. This is a multicenter case-control study in nursing homes of Osona (Catalonia), where individuals with worsened (cases) and normal (controls) lung function will be studied. The inclusion criteria are: female and male from 65 to 95 years old, preserved cognitive capacity and positive diagnosis of COVID-19 at least 3 months prior. We will assess sociodemographic variables, lung function \[spirometry\], fatigue \[Chalder Fatigue Scale\], frailty \[Clinical Frailty Scale\], and activities of daily living (ADL) \[modified Barthel index\].
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
184
This is an observational study in which no intervention will be applied.
Faculty of Health Sciences and Welfare
Vic, Barcelona, Spain
Lung function
Lung function will be assessed by spirometry.
Time frame: Through study completion, an average of 1 year
Sociodemographic variables
Sociodemographic variables (age, gender, length of institutionalization) will be collected through an interview.
Time frame: Through study completion, an average of 1 year
Anthropometric variables
Anthropometric variables (weight and height) will be collected by means of a scale and a measuring tape, respectively.
Time frame: Through study completion, an average of 1 year
Health variables
Health variables (history of comorbidities) will be collected directly in the medical records of each participant.
Time frame: Through study completion, an average of 1 year
COVID-19 variables
The following variables related to COVID-19 will be collected from the medical records of each participant: diagnostic tests (PCR and serological test), suspicious case (symptoms of cough, fever, difficulty breathing, etc.), previous hospitalization for COVID-19 (yes/no, duration), use of mechanical ventilation during hospitalization (yes/no, duration) and vaccination (yes/no, type).
Time frame: Through study completion, an average of 1 year
Fatigue
Fatigue levels will be collected using the Chalder Fatigue Scale (CFQ-11)
Time frame: Through study completion, an average of 1 year
Frailty
Frailty levels will be assessed using the Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS).
Time frame: Through study completion, an average of 1 year
Dependency levels
Dependency levels will be assessed using the Barthel modified index.
Time frame: Through study completion, an average of 1 year
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