Predictors of Functional Impairment in Severe COVID-19 Patients Two Months After Discharge

journals.sagepub.com December 23, 2024

The Post-COVID-19 Functional Status (PCFS) scale is a validated tool for assessing functional impairment in COVID-19 patients.

While this retrospective monocentric study identified multiple risk factors associated with high PCFS scores, several confounding factors must be considered.

Our results indicate that only advanced age and a high News2 score upon admission are independent risk factors for a high PCFS score.

However, further studies with larger patient populations are necessary to confirm the utility of the PCFS scale in identifying patients who may benefit from rehabilitation and in monitoring their response to therapy.

A total of 540 patients were included in this monocentric study.