TLDR Hospitalized COVID-19 survivors have a higher risk of long-term symptoms and need special care.
This systematic review and meta-analysis examined post-acute COVID-19 symptoms (PACS) in 1,161 patients, comparing hospitalized and non-hospitalized survivors across six studies. It found no significant difference in overall risk of persistent symptoms or fatigue between the groups, but hospitalized patients had a higher risk of persistent dyspnea. Additionally, hospitalized survivors were more likely to experience long-term symptoms such as dyspnea, anxiety, myalgia, and hair loss, but had a lower risk of persistent ageusia. The study emphasizes the need for targeted rehabilitation services for COVID-19 survivors, especially those who were hospitalized, despite limitations like language restrictions and varying follow-up times.
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