Dataset for the "Comparison of Clinical Characteristics and Outcomes between COVID-19 Survivors and Non Survivors: A Retrospective Observational Study"

The aim of this study was to compare the clinical characteristics and outcomes of COVID-19 survivors and non-survivors who were transferred from general wards to critical care units in four tertiary hospitals in Nepal. The study employed a retrospective observational design, utilizing data from the ICU registry managed by the Nepal Intensive Care Research Foundation (NICRF) which utilized Case Report Forms that contained comprehensive information on patients admitted to the ICU. Demographic data, clinical characteristics, laboratory parameters, treatments, and outcomes were analyzed. The statistical analysis involved the use of the Mann-Whitney U test for continuous variables and Pearson's chi-squared test for categorical variables. Fisher's exact test was applied when expected frequencies were less than 5. IBM Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) software, version 25, was used for analysis. Ethical clearance for the study was obtained from the Nepal Health Research Council on January 23, 2023 (Ref No. 1698/2022). The study received exemption from the review of secondary data, as the information was de-identified and did not involve direct patient participation. The ethical approval ensured compliance with ethical standards and protected the rights and confidentiality of the study participants.<br><br>