OBSERVATIONAL STUDY OF POST-COVID-19 SYNDROME IN HEALTH CARE WORKERS INFECTED WITH SARS-COV-2 VIRUS: GENERAL AND ORAL CAVITY COMPLICATIONS
Post-COVID-19 syndrome encompasses a variety of conditions that can affect people with a history of probable or confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection, usually within 3 months of the onset of COVID-19, with symptoms that last at least 2 months and cannot be explained by an alternative diagnosis, with a majo...
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| author | Maria Valentina Popa Elena Roxana Bogdan Goroftei Cristian Guțu Mădălina Duceac Constantin Marcu Mihaela Roxana Popescu Daniela Druguș Letiția-Doina Duceac |
| author_facet | Maria Valentina Popa Elena Roxana Bogdan Goroftei Cristian Guțu Mădălina Duceac Constantin Marcu Mihaela Roxana Popescu Daniela Druguș Letiția-Doina Duceac |
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| description | Post-COVID-19 syndrome encompasses a variety of conditions that can affect people with a history of probable or confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection, usually within 3 months of the onset of COVID-19, with symptoms that last at least 2 months and cannot be explained by an alternative diagnosis, with a major impact on daily and occupational activities. Material and methods: long-COVID symptoms among healthcare professionals in an emergency clinical hospital and the influence on work activities were assessed. Results: 42% had more than 2 long-standing symptoms. In the majority of cases the symptoms disappeared after 2-3 months, with 10% experiencing persistence of symptoms at 6 months, 5% even at 12 months. The most common symptom reported was fatigue, followed by sensory disorders (parosmia and dysgeusia), arthralgia, sleep disturbances, stress, headache, dizziness. Discussions: The work capacity of employees who experienced long-term symptoms were influenced. Difficulties in performing tasks, maintaining work rhythm and working night shifts led in some cases to temporary work/workplace adaptation measures to allow affected employees to recover. As for post-COVID-19 oral complications, they can affect not only comfort but also general health through their impact on nutrition, oral hygiene and psychological state. Conclusions: In the long term, post-COVID syndrome represents a significant challenge for the whole health system and society, where their health and well-being are essential to ensure the continued availability of quality health care. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-e8dd7aef4f9b487a84ce3c877a5f76e72023-10-09T10:12:05ZengRomanian Society of Oral RehabilitationRomanian Journal of Oral Rehabilitation2066-70002601-46612023-10-01153198207OBSERVATIONAL STUDY OF POST-COVID-19 SYNDROME IN HEALTH CARE WORKERS INFECTED WITH SARS-COV-2 VIRUS: GENERAL AND ORAL CAVITY COMPLICATIONSMaria Valentina Popa0Elena Roxana Bogdan Goroftei1Cristian Guțu2Mădălina Duceac3Constantin Marcu4Mihaela Roxana Popescu5Daniela Druguș6Letiția-Doina Duceac7,,Dunărea de Jos’’ University of Galați, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Galați, 47 Domnească Street, RO800008, Galați, România,,Dunărea de Jos’’ University of Galați, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Galați, 47 Domnească Street, RO800008, Galați, România,,Dunărea de Jos’’ University of Galați, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Galați, 47 Domnească Street, RO800008, Galați, România,,Dunărea de Jos’’ University of Galați, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Galați, 47 Domnească Street, RO800008, Galați, România,,Dunărea de Jos’’ University of Galați, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Galați, 47 Domnească Street, RO800008, Galați, RomâniaUniversity of Medicine and Pharmacy "Grigore T. Popa", IașiUniversity of Medicine and Pharmacy "Grigore T. Popa", Iași,,Dunărea de Jos’’ University of Galați, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Galați, 47 Domnească Street, RO800008, Galați, RomâniaPost-COVID-19 syndrome encompasses a variety of conditions that can affect people with a history of probable or confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection, usually within 3 months of the onset of COVID-19, with symptoms that last at least 2 months and cannot be explained by an alternative diagnosis, with a major impact on daily and occupational activities. Material and methods: long-COVID symptoms among healthcare professionals in an emergency clinical hospital and the influence on work activities were assessed. Results: 42% had more than 2 long-standing symptoms. In the majority of cases the symptoms disappeared after 2-3 months, with 10% experiencing persistence of symptoms at 6 months, 5% even at 12 months. The most common symptom reported was fatigue, followed by sensory disorders (parosmia and dysgeusia), arthralgia, sleep disturbances, stress, headache, dizziness. Discussions: The work capacity of employees who experienced long-term symptoms were influenced. Difficulties in performing tasks, maintaining work rhythm and working night shifts led in some cases to temporary work/workplace adaptation measures to allow affected employees to recover. As for post-COVID-19 oral complications, they can affect not only comfort but also general health through their impact on nutrition, oral hygiene and psychological state. Conclusions: In the long term, post-COVID syndrome represents a significant challenge for the whole health system and society, where their health and well-being are essential to ensure the continued availability of quality health care.https://rjor.ro/observational-study-of-post-covid-19-syndrome-in-health-care-workers-infected-with-sars-cov-2-virus-general-and-oral-cavity-complications/post-covid-19 syndromeoral sequelaemedical staffwork capacityhealth management |
| spellingShingle | Maria Valentina Popa Elena Roxana Bogdan Goroftei Cristian Guțu Mădălina Duceac Constantin Marcu Mihaela Roxana Popescu Daniela Druguș Letiția-Doina Duceac OBSERVATIONAL STUDY OF POST-COVID-19 SYNDROME IN HEALTH CARE WORKERS INFECTED WITH SARS-COV-2 VIRUS: GENERAL AND ORAL CAVITY COMPLICATIONS Romanian Journal of Oral Rehabilitation post-covid-19 syndrome oral sequelae medical staff work capacity health management |
| title | OBSERVATIONAL STUDY OF POST-COVID-19 SYNDROME IN HEALTH CARE WORKERS INFECTED WITH SARS-COV-2 VIRUS: GENERAL AND ORAL CAVITY COMPLICATIONS |
| title_full | OBSERVATIONAL STUDY OF POST-COVID-19 SYNDROME IN HEALTH CARE WORKERS INFECTED WITH SARS-COV-2 VIRUS: GENERAL AND ORAL CAVITY COMPLICATIONS |
| title_fullStr | OBSERVATIONAL STUDY OF POST-COVID-19 SYNDROME IN HEALTH CARE WORKERS INFECTED WITH SARS-COV-2 VIRUS: GENERAL AND ORAL CAVITY COMPLICATIONS |
| title_full_unstemmed | OBSERVATIONAL STUDY OF POST-COVID-19 SYNDROME IN HEALTH CARE WORKERS INFECTED WITH SARS-COV-2 VIRUS: GENERAL AND ORAL CAVITY COMPLICATIONS |
| title_short | OBSERVATIONAL STUDY OF POST-COVID-19 SYNDROME IN HEALTH CARE WORKERS INFECTED WITH SARS-COV-2 VIRUS: GENERAL AND ORAL CAVITY COMPLICATIONS |
| title_sort | observational study of post covid 19 syndrome in health care workers infected with sars cov 2 virus general and oral cavity complications |
| topic | post-covid-19 syndrome oral sequelae medical staff work capacity health management |
| url | https://rjor.ro/observational-study-of-post-covid-19-syndrome-in-health-care-workers-infected-with-sars-cov-2-virus-general-and-oral-cavity-complications/ |
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