Impact of olfactory dysfunction on quality of life in coronavirus disease 2019 patients: A systematic review

Saniasiaya, Jeyasakthy and Prepageran, Narayanan (2021) Impact of olfactory dysfunction on quality of life in coronavirus disease 2019 patients: A systematic review. The Journal of Laryngology & Otology, 135 (11). pp. 947-952. ISSN 0022-2151, DOI https://doi.org/10.1017/S0022215121002279.

Full text not available from this repository.

Abstract

Objective to outline the impact on quality of life in coronavirus disease 2019 patients with olfactory dysfunction. Methods Five databases were searched for articles referring to the impact on quality of life in coronavirus disease 2019 patients with olfactory dysfunction. The search was conducted for the period from November 2019 to April 2021. The search was conducted over one month (May 2021). Results Four studies that met the objective were included. Altogether, there were 1045 patients. Various questionnaires were used to assess quality of life. Overall, the quality of life deficit affected 67.7 per cent of patients. Quality of life domains investigated include overall quality of life (four studies), food and taste dysfunction (two studies), mental health (two studies), cognitive function (one study), functional outcome (one study) and safety domains (one study). Conclusion Quality of life deficit was reported to be 67.7 per cent among coronavirus disease 2019 patients with olfactory dysfunction. The high prevalence of persistent olfactory dysfunction prompts more serious research, as the long-standing consequences of olfactory dysfunction are detrimental.

Item Type: Article
Funders: UNSPECIFIED
Uncontrolled Keywords: Quality Of Life; Olfactory Impairment; Smell; COVID-19
Subjects: R Medicine > RF Otorhinolaryngology
Divisions: Faculty of Medicine > Otorhinolaryngology Department
Depositing User: Ms Zaharah Ramly
Date Deposited: 20 Apr 2022 07:29
Last Modified: 20 Apr 2022 07:29
URI: http://eprints.um.edu.my/id/eprint/26900

Actions (login required)

View Item View Item