Secuelas patológicas del covid-19 en Latinoamérica a partir de una revisión documental

Abstract

This research is framed within the study of health and well-being, specifically Nursing. The general objective of this study was to compile the pathological sequelae of COVID-19 in Latin America through a comprehensive documentary review. For this purpose, a qualitative and analytical approach was employed, involving an extensive review of theoretical references through the PRISMA technique known as "Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses." The inclusion criteria used were publications related to the pathological sequelae of COVID-19 in Latin America, covering the period from 2020 to 2022. The main results found were that the common symptoms are difficulty breathing, fatigue, fever, headache, dry cough, loss of sense of smell and taste, and general malaise with muscle pain and sore throat. Whereas the sequelae vary according to the individual’s state of health, the effects are often maintained for long periods, even after overcoming the disease. The conclusions indicate that COVID-19 has had a significant impact on the quality of life of people in Latin America; therefore, adaptation, emotional support, and rehabilitation are necessary for integral recovery, and for this purpose, it is essential to improve care and rehabilitation procedures to improve the quality of life and definitive recovery of those affected.