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LIFE_CO_COVID19_recovered_Baseline

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Associated study LIFE-CO Contingency Table

Population

LIFE-CO - COVID-19 recovered

The population is composed of COVID-19 positive recovered residents of two a long-term care facility (LTCF) campuses; Northwood campuses and the St. Vincent campus, in Nova Scotia, Canada.

Selection Criteria

Newborns

Twins

Countries

Canada

Territory

Halifax

Ethnic Origin

Health Status

Other Criteria

Inclusion:
Resident of a long-term care facility;
Able to provide consent either directly by the participant, or surrogate in the event of a medical emergency and/or subject who is not capable of providing informed consent;
Able to answer clinical questions and provide medical history directly (the patient) or via a surrogate.

Supplementary Information about selection criteria

4 LTCF located in Halifax, Bedford and Chester, Nova Scotia.

Recruitment

Sources of recruitment

Specific population

Specific Population

Other specific population : LTCF Residents

Supplementary Information

The study opportunity was advised by medical leadership through written letter and by word of mouth to all long-term care facility residents and their substitute decision makers (SDM) (for those who are unable to provide informed consent). Those residents or SDM who consent to talk with the study team then are contacted by a study team member.

Number of Participants

Number of Participants: 60
Number of Participants with Biological Samples: 60

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Data Collection Event

LIFE-CO - COVID-19 recovered - Baseline

Blood samples were collected by venipuncture for measures of immunity. Information about current medications, clinical status (frailty and mobility), COVID-19 assessment like test, symptoms, exposures; vaccination record and routine laboratory testing was collected from resident’s charts. An updated long term care comprehensive geriatric assessment (LTC-CGA) which measures frailty and the Hierarchical Assessment of Balance and Mobility (HABAM) which measures and tracks progression of balance and mobility were abstracted from residents’ charts as well. Anthropometric and vital signs measurement including blood pressure, heart rate, oxygen saturation were abstracted from resident’s charts.

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Collected Dataset / LIFE_CO_COVID19_recovered_Baseline

LIFE_CO_COVID19_recovered_Baseline

Population

LIFE-CO - COVID-19 recovered

Data Collection Event

LIFE-CO - COVID-19 recovered - Baseline

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