Abstract
An increase of psychopathology such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is described in patients affected with COVID-19 that stayed at an intensive care unit (ICU). However, data on follow-up and on impact of contextual factors are limited. In a single-center, observational study, PTSD symptomatology was prevalent among 38% of participants (n=8), persisting in clinical PTSD in 2 participants after one year. In patients with initial PTSD symptoms, scores on depression, anxiety and insomnia scales were significantly higher. A higher mental burden due to avoidance of contact and a reduced quality of life was also retained in patients with PTSD symptoms.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 602-605 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Psychiatria Danubina |
| Volume | 34 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Sept 2022 |
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Keywords
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- COVID-19
- Intensive Care admission
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