Functional Ability, Symptoms and Quality of Life in Patients With Post Covid-19 Condition

Up to 20% of patients with Covid-19 develop symptoms that last more than 3 months, which is known as long Covid or Post-Covid-19 condition. The mechanism of the long term symptoms is not totally understood although inflammation, autoimmune reactions and thromboembolism are among suspected contributors. At Helsinki University hospital, a long Covid clinic was opened in June 2021. The aim of this cohort study is to monitor the patients that attend the clinic, follow up their functional abilities, quality of life and prognosis.

Inclusion Criteria:a diagnosed Covid-19 infection at least 3 mo before entry (either PCR positive or antigen test positive or hospitalisation because of Covid-19)Exclusion Criteria:patients for whom participation would be too exhausting, for example bed patientspatients who cannot fill in the questionnaires in Finnish