Patient-reported treatment experiences in ME/CFS and Long COVID
Explore this SHH-UK Research Summary of a study examining patient-reported symptoms and treatment experiences among nearly 4,000 people with Long COVID and ME/CFS.
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There are many research articles available on Long Covid, to save you having to locate them we have selected some useful and interesting insights. Health research is often lengthy using complex medical terminology, so our team summarise them into simpler language. These summaries include the link to their original research article so followers can read the whole paper, if they wish.
New research summaries are published here every Monday, we hope you find them interesting.
Explore this SHH-UK Research Summary of a study examining patient-reported symptoms and treatment experiences among nearly 4,000 people with Long COVID and ME/CFS.
How can Long COVID services better meet patients’ evolving needs? This study explored the unmet clinical, psychological and lifestyle needs of people attending a specialist Long COVID clinic and proposes practical ways healthcare services could be redesigned around patient priorities.
Can an integrated NHS care pathway improve outcomes for people living with Long COVID? This SHH Research Summary explains the STIMULATE-ICP Phase 3 trial, published in Nature Medicine, including the study design, key findings, strengths, limitations and what the results may mean for healthcare workers and Long COVID care.
Large England study finds unresolved Long Covid reduces employment, increases changes in working hours and hits those with severe symptoms hardest.
Could immune system changes help explain some Long COVID symptoms? This research summary explores emerging evidence on autoantibodies, immune dysregulation and viral persistence, and what these findings may mean for healthcare workers and people living with Long COVID.
Research summary exploring digestive manifestations of Long COVID, including gut microbiome changes, IBS risk and potential treatment approaches.
Returning to work is often viewed as a major milestone in recovery. However, for many people living with Long COVID, returning to work does not necessarily mean returning to their previous level of health. This study by Su and colleagues explored the experiences of 79 adults living with Long COVID who had returned to employment. […]
This SHH-UK research summary explores findings from a large UK Biobank study investigating accelerated brain ageing during the COVID-19 pandemic and its potential implications for cognitive health.
A Dutch study followed 158 adults with Long Covid for three years after infection. This research summary explores changes in quality of life over time and highlights the varied recovery experiences of people living with Long Covid.
Source: Fedorowski A, Raj SR et al. (2024). Cardiovascular autonomic dysfunction in post-COVID-19 syndrome: a major health-care burden. Nature Reviews Cardiology. DOI: 10.1038/s41569-023-00962-3 Many people with Long Covid report worsening fatigue, brain fog, dizziness and palpitations during hot weather. This research summary explores how autonomic nervous system dysfunction (dysautonomia) may contribute to symptom flare-ups and […]
Source paper: Kwon J, Oliva J, Lischka S et al. The Socioeconomic Burden of Long COVID in Germany: Costs and Quality of Life Impacts (2023) When we think about Long Covid, we often focus on the individual living with the condition. This study highlights a broader reality: many people rely on family members and friends […]
A Canadian study involving more than 12,000 healthcare workers examined the impact of Long Covid on work ability, sickness absence, breathing difficulties and mental wellbeing. Healthcare workers with Long Covid and pre-existing chronic conditions reported poorer work functioning, greater health-related absences and higher levels of psychological distress, highlighting the need for workplace adjustments, rehabilitation support and phased returns to work.