Table 5.
Postdrome adult studies.
References | Type of study | P/R | N | Sample | Postdrome symptoms | Duration | Prevalence |
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Blau (33) | Interview | R | 50 | Clinical sample | Mood variations, muscular weakness, abnormal appetite, yawning, tiredness, and changes in fluid balance. | 1 h−4 d | 94% |
Giffin (19) | Electronic diary study | P | 120 | Clinical sample | Tiredness or weariness (88%), difficulty with concentration (56%) and stiff neck (42%). | ≥24 h in 93% | 81% |
Kelman (34) | Structured interview | R | 827 | Clinical sample | Tiredness (71.8%), head pain (33.1%), cognitive difficulties (11.7%), “hangover” (10.7%) | 56% < 12 h, 32% 12 ≤ 24 h, 12% > 24 h | 68% |
Quintela (22) | Interview | R | 100 | GP clinical sample | Asthenia (55%), tiredness (46%), somnolence (29%), concentration difficulties (28%) | 80% | |
Giffin (35) | Electronic diary study | P | 120 | Clinical sample | Tiredness or weariness (88%), difficulty with concentration (56%), and stiff neck (42%). | ≥24 h in 93% | 85% |
P, prospective; R, retrospective; N, number of patients; GP, general practitioner.