Methods
A prospective single-centre study conducted in PCR confirmed COVID-19
patients who has been discharged from University of Health Sciences, Dr.
Suat Seren Chest Disease and Thoracic Surgery Teaching and Research
Hospital between 15 January and 5 March 2021. Patients who followed up
for more than 48 hours in ICU and more than 72 hours in medical ward
were included the study. Computed tomography scores, pulmonary
functional tests (PFT), 6-min walking distance and health related
quality of life by SF-36 were compared between ICU and medical ward
patients at 6 months after discharge.