Understanding contextual and practical factors to inform WHO recommendations on using chest imaging to monitor COVID-19 pulmonary sequelae: a qualitative study exploring stakeholders' perspective.
Gladys Honein-AbouHaidarCynthia RizkallahImad Bou AklGian Paolo MorganoTereza VrbováEmilie van DeventerMaria Del Rosario PerezElie A AklPublished in: Health research policy and systems (2024)
We were able to demonstrate that there is a high value and acceptability using imaging but there were factors influencing feasibility, equity and some practical considerations associated with implementation. We had a few suggestions to be considered by the expert panel in the formulation of the guideline to facilitate its implementation such as using validated risk score predictive tools for lung complications to recommend the appropriate imaging modality and complementary pulmonary function test.