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Post-Covid: Exploring Fluctuations and Associations of Physical Fatigue and Depressive Mood in Dutch Patients : An N-of-1 study.

Skupin, Lina (2023) Post-Covid: Exploring Fluctuations and Associations of Physical Fatigue and Depressive Mood in Dutch Patients : An N-of-1 study.

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Abstract:Background: Previous studies found fluctuations and positive associations between physical fatigue and depressive mood in groups with other chronic diseases. Since the experience of the individual is mostly unknown, this study investigates the fluctuations and association of physical fatigue and depressive mood in post-Covid patients on an individual level over time. Method: This studies N-of-1 design focused on individuals of a sample consisting of 5 Dutch patients (Mage = 57.80, SDage = 6.08, 60% male). For each individual, fluctuations in physical fatigue and depressive mood were investigated using graphs. To analyse the prediction of depressive mood by physical fatigue a dynamic regression model was used. Results: While the whole sample displayed high levels of physical fatigue (M=5.07, SD=1.65) and medium levels of depressive mood (M=3.47, SD=2.18), fluctuations in both variables differed unambiguously between all participants. Some showed large fluctuations in physical fatigue, but not depressive mood. Others displayed the opposite or only small fluctuations in both variables. Furthermore, physical fatigue did not predict depressive mood within the individual over time. Conclusion: These results highlight the importance of individual assessment and treatment options for Post-COVID patients.
Item Type:Essay (Master)
Faculty:BMS: Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences
Programme:Psychology MSc (66604)
Link to this item:https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/97124
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