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Introduction: Post-COVID syndrome is a common finding during the first year after SARS-CoV-2 infection affecting the daily living of many patients. The aim of this study was to assess the functioning of patients with post-COVID syndrome.

Material and methods: A self-reported questionnaire—the Functioning in Chronic Illness Scale (FCIS)—was applied in 79 (30 women, 49 men) patients (mean age of 62.7±13.6 years), suffering from post-COVID syndrome 5.8±2.3 months after discharge from hospital.

Results: The mean FCIS score was 86.2±12.8 points, corresponding to medium functioning level. The mean score in the first, second and third subscale was 27.0±6.4; 27.5±3.7; and 31.7±4.3 points respectively. Better functioning was observed in men vs women: the FCIS score 88.59±10.95 vs 82.20±14.71; p= 0.02 and in the youngest patients: first (< 59 years) vs second (59–67 years) vs third tercile (> 67 years): FCIS score 92.76±14.84 vs 83.15±11.64 vs 83.07±9.68; p= 0.01). The amount of time from COVID-19-related hospitalisation did not affect the FCIS score.

Conclusion: Symptoms of post-COVID syndrome influencing patients’ functioning persist within the first year regardless of the time elapsing from the disease. Men and younger patients demonstrate better functioning abilities.

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Introduction: Post-COVID syndrome is a common finding during the first year after SARS-CoV-2 infection affecting the daily living of many patients. The aim of this study was to assess the functioning of patients with post-COVID syndrome.

Material and methods: A self-reported questionnaire—the Functioning in Chronic Illness Scale (FCIS)—was applied in 79 (30 …