Table 3.
Health-related quality of life by EQ-5D-5L
| POTS (n=33) | PASC (n=33) | Controls (n=33) | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobility | ||||
| No problems | 13 (40) | 12 (37) | 33 (100) | <0.001 |
| Slight problems | 7 (21) | 9 (27) | 0 | |
| Moderate problems | 9 (27) | 8 (24) | 0 | |
| Severe problems | 4 (12) | 4 (12) | 0 | |
| Unable to mobilize | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Self-Care | ||||
| No problems | 17 (52) | 21 (64) | 33 (100) | <0.001 |
| Slight problems | 7 (21) | 11 (33) | 0 | |
| Moderate problems | 7 (16) | 1 (3) | 0 | |
| Severe problems | 1 (3) | 0 | 0 | |
| Unable to care for self | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Usual activities | ||||
| No problems | 4 (12) | 0 | 31(94) | <0.001 |
| Slight problems | 9 (27) | 9 (27) | 2 (6) | |
| Moderate problems | 11 (33) | 9 (27) | 0 | |
| Severe problems | 5 (16) | 7 (22) | 0 | |
| Unable to do usual activities | 4 (12) | 8 (24) | 0 | |
| Pain and discomfort | <0.001 | |||
| No problems | 3 (9) | 4 (12) | 25 (76) | |
| Slight problems | 4 (12) | 14 (42) | 8 (24) | |
| Moderate problems | 15 (46) | 13 (40) | 0 | |
| Severe problems | 10 (30) | 2 (6) | 0 | |
| Extreme pain and discomfort | 1 (3) | 0 | 0 | |
| Anxiety and depression | ||||
| No problems | 11 (33) | 8 (24) | 22 (67) | <0.001 |
| Slight problems | 11 (33) | 18 (55) | 9 (27) | |
| Moderate problems | 9 (28) | 4(12) | 1 (3) | |
| Severe problems | 0 | 2 (6) | 1 (3) | |
| Extreme anxiety and depression | 2 (6) | 1 (3) | 0 |