RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Patients’ Experiences With Therapeutic Approaches for Post-COVID Syndrome: Results of a Crowdsourced Research Survey
JF The Annals of Family Medicine
JO Ann Fam Med
FD American Academy of Family Physicians
SP 73
OP 75
DO 10.1370/afm.2898
VO 21
IS 1
A1 Carina Klocke
A1 Jan Valentini
A1 Regina Stolz
A1 Lena Gaßner
A1 Stefanie Joos
A1 Christian Förster
YR 2023
UL http://www.annfammed.org/content/21/1/73.abstract
AB Some patients develop multiple protracted sequelae after infection with SARS-CoV-2, collectively known as post-COVID syndrome or long COVID. To date, there is no evidence showing benefit of specific therapies for this condition, and patients likely resort to self-initiated therapies. We aimed to obtain information about therapies used by and needs of this population via inductive crowdsourcing research. Patients completed an online questionnaire about their symptoms and experiences with therapeutic approaches. Responses of 499 participants suggested few approaches (eg, mind-body medicine, respiratory therapy) had positive effects and showed a great need for patient-centered communication (eg, more recognition of this syndrome). Our findings can help design clinical studies and underscore the importance of the holistic approach to care provided by family medicine.