Abstract Writing 2

What is an abstract?

An abstract is “a short form of a speech, article, book, etc., giving only the most important facts or ideas” (Cambridge)

An abstract is a summary of a larger academic work.

The Five-Move Approach

In general, an abstract has five moves. A move is an aim. They are (1) background or situation, (2) aim of the paper or study, (3) method, (4) results, and (5) recommendations or implications.

Title: Long Covid-19 Symptoms among Younger and Older Patients in Thailand: A Comparative Study

Abstract:

The emergence of long Covid-19 symptoms among patients who have recovered from acute Covid-19 infection has raised concerns among healthcare professionals and researchers. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of long Covid-19 symptoms among younger and older patients in Thailand. A comparative study was conducted on two groups of Covid-19 patients, the younger group (ages 20-35) and the older group (60-70 years old). Each group consisted of 20 males and females equally. Two months after being released from the hospital or being discharged, patients were interviewed to report on any long Covid-19 symptoms experienced. The study found that 25% of the younger group reported long Covid-19 symptoms, while 70% of the older group reported long Covid-19 symptoms. These findings suggest that older patients may be more susceptible to long Covid-19 symptoms than younger patients.

Introduction:

The Covid-19 pandemic has affected millions of people worldwide, causing significant morbidity and mortality. In addition to acute Covid-19 infection, a growing number of patients are experiencing long Covid-19 symptoms, which can persist for weeks or months after the acute phase of the illness has resolved. Long Covid-19 symptoms can include fatigue, shortness of breath, cognitive impairment, joint pain, and chest pain, among others. The prevalence and risk factors of long Covid-19 symptoms are not yet fully understood, and further research is needed to understand this phenomenon.

Methods:

A comparative study was conducted on two groups of Covid-19 patients, the younger group (ages 20-35) and the older group (60-70 years old), in Thailand. Each group consisted of 20 males and females equally. Two months after being released from the hospital or being discharged, patients were interviewed to report on any long Covid-19 symptoms experienced. The data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics to determine the prevalence of long Covid-19 symptoms in each group.

Results:

The study found that 25% of the younger group reported long Covid-19 symptoms, while 70% of the older group reported long Covid-19 symptoms. The most common long Covid-19 symptoms reported by both groups were fatigue and shortness of breath. Other symptoms reported by the older group included joint pain, chest pain, and cognitive impairment.

Discussion:

The results of this study suggest that older patients may be more susceptible to long Covid-19 symptoms than younger patients. This may be due to the higher prevalence of underlying health conditions among older patients, such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes, which may increase the risk of long Covid-19 symptoms. The findings of this study support the need for targeted interventions and support for older Covid-19 patients to manage long Covid-19 symptoms.

Conclusion:

Long Covid-19 symptoms are a growing concern among patients who have recovered from acute Covid-19 infection. This study found that older patients may be more susceptible to long Covid-19 symptoms than younger patients. The results of this study highlight the need for further research to understand the prevalence and risk factors of long Covid-19 symptoms and the development of targeted interventions to manage these symptoms in different age groups.

Disclaimer

This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places and incidents either are products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events or locales or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental.

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