IMPACTOS DAS SEQUELAS DA COVID-19 NA QUALIDADE DE VIDA DOS SOBREVIVENTES: UMA ANÁLISE DOS ESTUDOS RECENTES

• DOI: 10.22533/at.ed.1762319075

• Palavras-chave: Infecções por Coronavirus; Síndrome Pós-COVID-19 Aguda; COVID-19; COVID Longa.

• Keywords: Coronavirus infections; Acute Post-COVID-19 Syndrome; COVID-19; COVID Long.

• Abstract:

  INTRODUCTION: The clinical aspects of COVID-19 may vary from person to person, with some individuals being asymptomatic, others having mild, moderate or severe symptoms and it is considered systemic, affecting several organs and can lead to serious complications and even death. METHODOLOGY: This is a reflective study of articles on the sequelae of COVID-19 in the world population. A total of 89 publications were identified, of which 14 were considered eligible for this manuscript. These publications were organized into two thematic axes: COVID-19 sequelae and impacts on the health of the world's population. RESULTS: Among the possible sequelae of COVID-19, those related to the neurological, respiratory, psychological, vascular, gastrointestinal, cutaneous systems, as well as those associated with smell and taste, stand out. There are long-term consequences of acute respiratory distress syndrome. Survivors usually have physical, psychological and cognitive disabilities, the presence of chronic pain is also significant. Sequelae can affect both respiratory function and motor function. COVID-19 has also impacted memory and concentration. It is observed that neurological complications are the ones that most affected the population that recovered from COVID-19. FINAL CONSIDERATIONS: COVID-19 has significant effects on the long-term physical and mental health of patients. Sequelae persist in many patients six months after infection, and the negative impact of the pandemic on recovery from traumatic injuries is evident. Long-term follow-up of post-COVID-19 patients is critical to identifying and appropriately managing persistent complications.