Health status in survivors older than 70 years after hospitalization with COVID-19: observational follow-up study at 3 months.

Abstract

To analyze factors associated with mortality at 3 months and readmissions, functional and cognitive decline, anorexia and affective disorders in patients aged > 70 years surviving after hospital admission for SARS-CoV-2. Patients aged > 70 years, discharged after hospitalization with COVID-19. mortality, readmissions, functional and cognitive impairment, anorexia and mood disorder. 165 cases at 3 months after hospital discharge, 8.5% died and 20% required at least one hospital readmission. The presence of severe dependence at discharge (BI