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Maistrenko M.A.

Pavlov Ryazan State Medical University, Ryazan, Russia

Maksimtseva E.A.

Pavlov Ryazan State Medical University, Ryazan, Russia

Nemyatykh O.D.

Saint Petersburg State Chemical-Pharmaceutical University, Saint Petersburg, Russia

Narkevich I.A.

Saint Petersburg State Chemical-Pharmaceutical University, Saint Petersburg, Russia

Kupriyanov M.S.

Ulyanov (Lenin) Saint Petersburg State Electrotechnical University, Saint Petersburg, Russia

Petrusha P.G.

Ulyanov (Lenin) Saint Petersburg State Electrotechnical University, Saint Petersburg, Russia

Timchenko V.N.

Saint Petersburg State Pediatric Medical University, Saint Petersburg, Russia

Demchenko D.D.

Saint Petersburg State Chemical-Pharmaceutical University, Saint Petersburg, Russia

Terekhov E.S.

Ulyanov (Lenin) Saint Petersburg State Electrotechnical University, Saint Petersburg, Russia

Quality of life in pediatric patients after COVID-19

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Maistrenko M.A., Maksimtseva E.A., Nemyatykh O.D., Narkevich I.A., Kupriyanov M.S., Petrusha P.G., Timchenko V.N., Demchenko D.D., Terekhov E.S.

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Journal: Medical Technologies. Assessment and Choice. 2026;48(1): 59‑68

DOI: 10.17116/medtech20264801159

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QUALITY OF LIFE IN PEDIATRIC PATIENTS AFTER COVID-19
QUALITY OF LIFE IN PEDIATRIC PATIENTS AFTER COVID-19

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Maistrenko MA, Maksimtseva EA, Nemyatykh OD, et al. Quality of life in pediatric patients after COVID-19. Medical Technologies. Assessment and Choice. 2026;48(1):59‑68. (In Russ.)
https://doi.org/10.17116/medtech20264801159

Подписка 2026 Медицинские технологии. Оценка и выбор (Medical Technologies. Assessment and Choice)
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Abstract:

OBJECTIVE

To assess the quality of life in pediatric patients after COVID-19.

MATERIAL AND METHODS

An observational multiple-center retrospective-prospective study included data on 107 pediatric quality of life questionnaires (QUALIN and PedsQL 4.0) and 80 pediatrician questionnaires. Statistical analysis of primary data was performed using Pandas (data preparation and processing), NumPy, SciPy, Matplotlib (statistical computing), and Seaborn (results visualization).

RESULTS

QoL scores decline after discharge in the following areas: behavior and communication (by 23.2%), ability to be alone (by 32.0%), and neuropsychic development and physical health (by 18.8%). Notably, physical functioning scores in children decreased by 20% in 2 years after discharge. The incidence of doctor visits after COVID-19 increased in cohorts of children under 1 year, 1—3 years, and 3—7 years. Consolidated QoL scores of parents showed steady increase over the study period that was generally consistent with data of QUALIN and PedsQL 4.0 questionnaires. QoL in patients with high adherence to treatment in post-hospital period was higher (p=0.0256) at the final stages of follow-up than in children who did not take the prescribed medications at discharge.

CONCLUSION

There is decline in QoL in children in post-hospital treatment of COVID-19. The effeciveness of QoL recovery is associated with adherence to treatment after discharge.

Keywords:

pediatrics
quality of life
QUALIN
PedsQL 4.0
COVID-19
statistical analysis
expert assessment
medication prescription structure

Authors:

Maistrenko M.A.

Pavlov Ryazan State Medical University, Ryazan, Russia

Maksimtseva E.A.

Pavlov Ryazan State Medical University, Ryazan, Russia

Nemyatykh O.D.

Saint Petersburg State Chemical-Pharmaceutical University, Saint Petersburg, Russia

Narkevich I.A.

Saint Petersburg State Chemical-Pharmaceutical University, Saint Petersburg, Russia

Kupriyanov M.S.

Ulyanov (Lenin) Saint Petersburg State Electrotechnical University, Saint Petersburg, Russia

Petrusha P.G.

Ulyanov (Lenin) Saint Petersburg State Electrotechnical University, Saint Petersburg, Russia

Timchenko V.N.

Saint Petersburg State Pediatric Medical University, Saint Petersburg, Russia

Demchenko D.D.

Saint Petersburg State Chemical-Pharmaceutical University, Saint Petersburg, Russia

Terekhov E.S.

Ulyanov (Lenin) Saint Petersburg State Electrotechnical University, Saint Petersburg, Russia

Received:

20.09.2025

Accepted:

09.10.2025

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