Functional Capacity in Survivors of COVID-19 Related ARDS

COVID-19 could cause acute respiratory distress syndrome in a minority of patients. After recovery from acute critical illness and discharged from hospital, secondary disabilities related to Post Intensive Care Syndrome could take over the role. There is limited data and information about the functional capacity of these patients after hospital discharge.Follow-up these patients after discharge might help assessing the symptoms of Post Intensive Care Syndrome, functional capacity and need of physical therapy, therefore give care for the impairments. The aim of this retrospective cross-sectional study is to demonstrate the functional capacity, global muscle weakness and quality of life of COVID-19 survivors after 4 weeks following hospital discharge and the relationship between different tools. Appointment was given all of the ARDS survivors related to COVID-19 who treated in ICU after 4 weeks following discharge from hospital in order to assess the need of rehabilitation. 15 patients who attended the evaluation will be included the study.