Reduced Functioning After Hospitalization for COVID-19 Infection: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

James M. Smith, PT, DPT, MA, FAPTA, Department of Kinesiology, University of Connecticut, Kinesiology Building, Unit 4137, 3107 Horsebarn Hill Rd, Storrs, CT 06269-4137, and retired from the Department of Physical Therapy, Utica University, Utica, NY (USA) ([email protected]).

Ellen M.T. Smith, RN, PhD, MPH, Department of Nursing, Utica University, Utica, New York, and retired in June 2023.

Michelle L. Zafron, MLS, AHIP, University Libraries, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York.

Richard W Bohannon, EdD, DPT, FAHA, FAPTA, FASNR, FGSA, CEEAA, Physical Therapy Consultants, Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina.

Kenneth Miller, PT, DPT, MA, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Health Professions, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina.

Alecia Thiele PT, DPT, ATC, LAT, MSEd, Department of Physical Therapy, Clarke University, Dubuque, Iowa.

Hallie Zeleznik, PT, DPT, NCS, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Rehabilitation Institute, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Patricia J. Ohtake, PT, PhD, FAPTA, FNAP, Department of Rehabilitation Science, School of Public Health and Health Professions, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York and retired in August 2022.

Systematic Review Registration Number: CRD42022303620.

The authors have no conflicts of interest and no source of funding to declare.

Received October 22, 2023; revised December 13, 2023; accepted April 30, 2024; published online June 24, 2024.

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