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What is current care for people with Long COVID in England? A qualitative interview study.

David SunkersingMel RamasawmyNisreen A AlwanDonna ClutterbuckYi MuKim HorstmanshofAmitava BanerjeeMelissa Heightman
Published in: BMJ open (2024)
Long COVID care in England is not uniform across all locations. Effective communication, specialised expertise and comprehensive support systems are crucial. A patient-centred approach considering the unique complexities of Long COVID, including physical, mental health, social and environmental aspects is needed. Sustained access to post-COVID-19 services is imperative, with success dependent on offering continuous rehabilitation beyond rapid recovery, acknowledging the condition's enduring impacts and complexities.
Keyphrases
  • coronavirus disease
  • mental health
  • sars cov
  • healthcare
  • primary care
  • physical activity
  • affordable care act
  • pain management
  • mental illness
  • risk assessment
  • human health
  • chronic pain