Fostering Fatigue-Management in People with Post-Acute COVID-19 Syndrome – Experiences with the “Untire” App

Ruckser-Scherb, Renate; Gassner, Judith; Himmelbauer, Carina

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“…Fatigue not caused by an effort and persisting after rest, non‐restorative sleep, and sore throat are observed more frequently in women compared to men. Besides some studies have shown the usefulness of mobile applications designed for cancer patients in treating fatigue due to COVID‐19 (Ruckser‐Scherb et al., 2022 ), future research is needed in order to better assess the course of post‐COVID fatigue and find appropriate treatment strategies (Manu, 2022 ).…”

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Fatigue after COVID‐19 in non‐hospitalized patients according to sex

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Background Limited evidence exists on sex differences in post‐COVID fatigue among non‐hospitalized patients. Therefore, aim of the study was to evaluate the course of chronic fatigue symptoms in non‐hospitalized subjects with the SARS‐CoV‐2 infection, according to sex. Methods Patients and staff from the University Hospital in Krakow anonymously and retrospectively completed neuropsychological questionnaire that included eight symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome. The presence of these symptoms was assessed before COVID‐19 and 0–4, 4–12, and >12 weeks postinfection. The inclusion criteria were as follows: age 18 or more years, >12 weeks since the onset of the SARS‐CoV‐2 infection, and diagnosis confirmed by the RT‐PCR from anasopharyngeal swab. Results We included 303 patients (79.53% women, 47.52% medical personnel) assessed retrospectively after a median of 30 (interquartile range: 23–35) weeks since the onset of symptoms. A higher prevalence of at least one chronic fatigue symptom was found in females in all time intervals after the onset of COVID‐19 compared to males (p < .036). Women, compared to men, more often experienced persistent fatigue, not caused by effort and persisting after rest (for <4 weeks, odds ratio [OR] = 2.31, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.13–4.73; for 4–12 weeks, OR = 1.95, 95% CI: 1.06–3.61), non‐restorative sleep (for <4 weeks, OR = 2.17, 95% CI: 1.23–3.81; for >12 weeks, OR = 1.95, 95% CI: 1.03–3.71), and sore throat (for <4 weeks, OR = 1.97, 95% CI: 1.03–3.78; for 4–12 weeks, OR = 2.76, 95% CI: 1.05–7.27). Sex differences in headache, arthralgia, and prolonged postexercise fatigue were observed only during the first 4 weeks (OR = 2.59, 95% CI: 1.45–4.60, OR = 2.97, 95% CI: 1.02–8.64, and OR = 1.87, 95% CI: 1.01–3.51, respectively). There were no differences between women and men in myalgia and self‐reported lymph node enlargement. Conclusions The course of post‐COVID fatigue differs significantly between sexes in non‐hospitalized individuals with COVID‐19, with women more often suffering from persistent fatigue, not caused by effort and persisting after rest, non‐restorative sleep, and sore throat.

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Fatigue after COVID‐19 in non‐hospitalized patients according to sex

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“…Specifically, in the 3 pretest studies, 27 (adults from Ireland) [ 20 ], 10 (adults living in underserved communities in the United Kingdom) [ 24 ], and 7 (adults in Austria) [ 4 ] participants took part, and from pre- to postintervention, 5 [ 20 ], 2 [ 24 ], and 0 [ 4 ] participants dropped out. Thus, the dropout rates were 0%-20%.…”

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“…In the 3 pretest studies, post-COVID/long-COVID symptoms were defined as persisting respiratory symptoms after a COVID-19 infection (>28 days) [ 20 ], as persisting symptoms that resulted from a COVID-19 infection [ 24 ], and as fatigue symptoms after a COVID-19 infection [ 4 ].…”

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“…The program described physical activity exercises and aimed to help users manage their energy levels and cognition. Patients were advised to use the app (more than 20 minutes) 3 times a week for more than 2 weeks [ 4 ].…”

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“…Digital interventions are promising in this respect [ 1 ], as they have been found to be effective in other areas, such as psychosomatic rehabilitation [ 2 ], asthma self-care [ 3 ], coping, and fatigue due to the effects of cancer [ 4 ]. Furthermore, digital interventions can be used to improve health in people living with frailty [ 5 ].…”

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Digital Interventions for Treating Post-COVID or Long-COVID Symptoms: Scoping Review

Rinn¹,

Gao²,

Schoeneich³

et al. 2023

J Med Internet Res

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Background Patients with post-COVID/long-COVID symptoms need support, and health care professionals need to be able to provide evidence-based patient care. Digital interventions can meet these requirements, especially if personal contact is limited. Objective We reviewed evidence-based digital interventions that are currently available to help manage physical and mental health in patients with post-COVID/long-COVID symptoms. Methods A scoping review was carried out summarizing novel digital health interventions for treating post-COVID/long-COVID patients. Using the PICO (population, intervention, comparison, outcome) scheme, original studies were summarized, in which patients with post-COVID/long-COVID symptoms used digital interventions to help aid recovery. Results From all scanned articles, 8 original studies matched the inclusion criteria. Of the 8 studies, 3 were “pretest” studies, 3 described the implementation of a telerehabilitation program, 1 was a post-COVID/long-COVID program, and 1 described the results of qualitative interviews with patients who used an online peer-support group. Following the PICO scheme, we summarized previous studies. Studies varied in terms of participants (P), ranging from adults in different countries, such as former hospitalized patients with COVID-19, to individuals in disadvantaged communities in the United Kingdom, as well as health care workers. In addition, the studies included patients who had previously been infected with COVID-19 and who had ongoing symptoms. Some studies focused on individuals with specific symptoms, including those with either post–COVID-19 or long-term symptoms, while other studies included patients based on participation in online peer-support groups. The interventions (I) also varied. Most interventions used a combination of psychological and physical exercises, but they varied in duration, frequency, and social dimensions. The reviewed studies investigated the physical and mental health conditions of patients with post-COVID/long-COVID symptoms. Most studies had no control (C) group, and most studies reported outcomes (O) or improvements in physiological health perception, some physical conditions, fatigue, and some psychological aspects such as depression. However, some studies found no improvements in bowel or bladder problems, concentration, short-term memory, unpleasant dreams, physical ailments, perceived bodily pain, emotional ailments, and perceived mental health. Conclusions More systematic research with larger sample sizes is required to overcome sampling bias and include health care professionals’ perspectives, as well as help patients mobilize support from health care professionals and social network partners. The evidence so far suggests that patients should be provided with digital interventions to manage symptoms and reintegrate into everyday life, including work.

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Leitfaden für das Management von Folgen viraler Erkrankung mit SARS-CoV-2 aus Sicht der Ergotherapie

Costa

2023

Wien Klin Wochenschr

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ZusammenfassungFolgen viraler Erkrankung mit SARS-CoV-2 wirken sich auf die biopsychosoziale Gesundheit und damit auf den Alltag Betroffener, deren Handlungs- und Partizipationsmöglichkeiten in sämtlichen Lebensbereichen aus. Ergotherapeut*innen verfügen in sämtlichen Versorgungsphasen über zahlreiche Möglichkeiten in der Auswahl und Gestaltung des Settings, der Interventionsmittel, -maßnahmen und -methoden, um Betroffenen im Hinblick auf größtmögliche Lebensqualität und in einer aktiven Neu-Gestaltung ihres Lebens zu unterstützen. Dieses Dokument bietet diesbezüglich einen Einblick und enthält Empfehlungen für die ergotherapeutische Praxis im Rahmen der bis zum Zeitpunkt der Verfassung verfügbaren Evidenzquellen.

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Fostering Fatigue-Management in People with Post-Acute COVID-19 Syndrome – Experiences with the “Untire” App

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Fatigue after COVID‐19 in non‐hospitalized patients according to sex

Fatigue after COVID‐19 in non‐hospitalized patients according to sex

Digital Interventions for Treating Post-COVID or Long-COVID Symptoms: Scoping Review

Leitfaden für das Management von Folgen viraler Erkrankung mit SARS-CoV-2 aus Sicht der Ergotherapie

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