Covid-19 patients admitted to hospital can suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), particularly if they require a ventilator, new research suggests.
Those admitted to hospital can suffer extensive symptoms of PTSD, according to the study, including intrusive thoughts or imagery, waves of strong feelings, being easily startled, trying to “erase” memories and avoiding talking about what happened.
The research, published in the journal BJPsych Open from the Royal College of Psychiatrists, was based on 13,049 survivors in the UK who had had suspected or confirmed coronavirus.
Of these, 3,466 (27%) reported breathing problems but had not required medical input, 176 (1%) had had breathing problems and had assistance at home, 147 (1%) were admitted to hospital but did not need a ventilator, and 60 (0.5%) were put on a hospital ventilator.
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A third of Covid-19 hospital patients who required ventilation suffer from extreme post-traumatic stress disorder and some who recovered at home report the same, research shows.One in ten people who
Covid-19 patients admitted to hospital can suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), particularly if they require a ventilator, new research suggests.
Those admitted to hospital can suffer extensive symptoms of PTSD, according to the study, including intrusive thoughts or imagery, waves of strong feelings, being easily startled, trying to “erase” memories and avoiding talking about what happened.
The research, published in the journal BJPsych Open from the Royal College of Psychiatrists, was based on 13,049 survivors in the UK who had had suspected or confirmed coronavirus.
Of these, 3,466 (27%) reported breathing problems but had not required medical input, 176 (1%) had had breathing problems and had assistance at home, 147 (1%) were admitted to hospital but did not need a ventilator, and 60 (0.5%) were put on a hospital ventilator.