Table 3 Dysfunctions associated with moderate-severe dyspnea after 12 months from discharge by COVID.

From: Neuroleptics used in critical COVID associated with moderate-severe dyspnea after hospital discharge

Parameter

No to mild dyspnea

Moderate-severe dyspnea

P Value

Frailty (CFS score)

3.00 (3.0–3.0)

5.0 (4.0–5.0)

P < 0.01

Muscle Weakness (MRC score)

56 (55-58.75)

53 (46.5-56.25)

P = 0.01

EQ-5D (VAS)

80 (80–90)

70 (50-78.75)

P < 0.01

Depression (HADS score)

8 (8-10.2)

16 (14-18.35)

P < 0.01

Anxiety (HADS score)

9.5 (8–12)

14 (12–20)

P < 0.01

Repetitions during sit up 1 min test

20 (18-22.5)

13.5 (12-17.5)

P < 0.01

  1. CFS: Clinical frailty scale; MRC: Medical research council; VAS: Visual analogue scale; HADS: Hospital anxiety and depression scale.