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JOURNAL OF REHABILITATION MEDICINE
Volume 55, Issue -, Pages -Publisher
FOUNDATION REHABILITATION INFORMATION
DOI: 10.2340/jrm.v55.11931
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COVID-19; long COVID; rehabilitation; qualitative research; inpatients; recovery; activities of daily living; follow-up studies; health literacy; return to work
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This study aims to gain a deeper understanding of the daily life experiences of working aged people one year following hospitalization due to COVID-19. The findings highlight the challenges of navigating healthcare and dealing with a lack of energy, emphasizing the importance of strengthening personal and organizational health literacy.
Objective: To obtain a deeper understanding of the daily life experiences of working aged people during the year following hospitalization due to SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19), with a focus on functioning in daily life and return to work. Design: An explorative qualitative study using individual interviews.Subjects: A purposive sample was selected of persons who had received inpatient hospital care, had been discharged approximately 1 year previously and were of working age.Methods: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 11 participants (9 men, 2 women). The interviews were transcribed and analysed with inductive thematic analysis.Results: Four themes were identified. Navigating health, with or without support from healthcare, was described as challenging when managing consequences of COVID-19. Participants struggled with a lack of energy that interfered with daily life. It was a trial-and-error process trying to use familiar strategies in new ways to manage. The return to work process was facilitated by own strategies and support.Conclusion: This study contributes increased knowledge of everyday life experiences of people 1 year following hospitalization due to COVID-19. The lack of energy and a struggle to manage health while navigating the healthcare system emphasize the importance of strengthening personal and organizational health literacy to facilitate the recovery process after severe COVID-19.
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