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Resilience After COVID-19: A Descriptive, Cross-Sectional Study

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  • Víctor Fernández-Alonso
  • Sara Rodríguez-Fernández
  • Laura Secadas-Rincón
  • Manuela Pérez-Gómez
  • María Nieves Moro-Tejedor
  • Magdalena Salcedo

Abstract

The main purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between resilience and health-related quality of life in patients following COVID-19 disease among those with and without lingering symptoms. The study design is descriptive and cross-sectional. Participants ( n  = 97) were adults who had earlier contracted COVID-19 disease and were in post-infection status between July and October 2020. Participants completed the following instruments: Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale, Short-Form 12-item Health Survey, and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale. Approximately 35% post-COVID-19 patients had a low level of resilience. The impact on the health status and resilience of those who had reported symptoms after 6 months was also significant. Age and depression had a significant impact on level of resilience. This relationship can affect patient recovery and negatively impact the ability to cope with COVID-19 disease. It is necessary to implement specialized training for clinicians on the effects of long-term COVID-19 to improve patient care. Long COVID symptoms might manifest months after an acute COVID-19 illness; clinicians who can confirm patient reports of these symptoms may help patients recover and become more resilient.

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  • Víctor Fernández-Alonso & Sara Rodríguez-Fernández & Laura Secadas-Rincón & Manuela Pérez-Gómez & María Nieves Moro-Tejedor & Magdalena Salcedo, 2023. "Resilience After COVID-19: A Descriptive, Cross-Sectional Study," Clinical Nursing Research, , vol. 32(3), pages 618-628, March.
  • Handle: RePEc:sae:clnure:v:32:y:2023:i:3:p:618-628
    DOI: 10.1177/10547738231154326
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