Clinical profile and prevalence of post-COVID-19 symptoms in patients treated by SER
Keywords:
long COVID rehabilitation, persistent symptoms, public healthAbstract
This study aimed to outline the clinical profile and prevalence of persistent symptoms of post-COVID-19 syndrome in patients treated at the Serviço Especializado em Reabilitação (SER) of the Universidade do Planalto Catarinense (UNIPLAC), in Lages, Santa Catarina. This is a quantitative and descriptive study, with data collected over two years through a multiprofessional screening process. A total of 115 patients were included, mostly over the age of 50, with an average age of 58.9 years. The most prevalent comorbidities were arterial hypertension (54.78%) and type II diabetes (28.7%). Among the persistent symptoms of long COVID, the most prominent were physical and mental fatigue (69.2%), cognitive dysfunctions (50.43%), and osteomyoarticular complaints (48.7%). Psychiatric symptoms (40.87%), dyspnea (36.52%), and sleep disorders (33.04%) were also reported. The co-occurrence analysis of symptoms revealed recurring patterns, such as the association between fatigue and psychiatric symptoms. The observed clinical complexity highlights the importance of multiprofessional teams in the rehabilitation of these patients, focusing both on the management of chronic comorbidities and on functional rehabilitation and emotional support. The results reveal the relevance of an interdisciplinary approach due to the systemic complexity and the need for continuous care to improve the quality of life of those affected by post-COVID syndrome.
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