Clinical Characteristics And Outcomes Of Adult Patients Admitted With COVID-19 In East London: A Retrospective Cohort Analysis

    March 2021 in “ BMJ Open Respiratory Research ”
    Daryl Cheng, Claire Calderwood, Erik Skyllberg, Adam Ainley
    TLDR Older age, being male, and Asian ethnicity led to worse COVID-19 outcomes, with many experiencing long-term symptoms.
    This retrospective cohort analysis examined 1,946 patients admitted with COVID-19 in East London during the first wave of the pandemic. It found that increasing age, male sex, and Asian ethnicity were linked to worse outcomes. Over 50% of patients showed persistent radiological changes at 6-week follow-up, and 70% of survivors experienced ongoing symptoms such as hair loss, memory impairment, breathlessness, cough, and fatigue. Additionally, 39% of patients were unable to return to work due to these symptoms. The study highlighted the importance of understanding COVID-19's clinical features and outcomes to assess risk differences and the effectiveness of interventions.
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