Meta-Analysis of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and COVID-19 in Patients Discharged

    March 2022 in “ Journal of Infection ”
    Chen Chen, Jiake Tang, Chunyi Wang, Wen Wen, Yongran Cheng, Mengyun Zhou, Qi Wu, Xingwei Zhang, Mingwei Wang, Zhanhui Feng, Dong Heon Yang
    Studysummary This study indicates that approximately 18% of discharged COVID-19 patients experience PTSD, highlighting the need for attention to their long-term mental health. Our plain-language summary of this paper — not a Tressless recommendation.
    This meta-analysis, involving 1,426 patients across seven studies, found that 18% of COVID-19 patients experienced post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after hospital discharge, indicating significant psychological effects beyond physical recovery. Identified risk factors for PTSD included older age, female gender, smoking, and extensive lung involvement. The study underscored the necessity for mental health support and interventions for COVID-19 survivors to enhance their long-term prognosis and quality of life. It also called for further research to confirm these findings and investigate additional risk factors, such as obesity.
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