Caring for Long Covid patients in primary healthcare: a cross-sectional study on general practitioners' knowledge, perception and experience in Belgium and Malta.

ABSTRACT:

Background

At least 10% of Covid-19 recovered individuals experience persistent symptoms (Long Covid). Primary healthcare and general practitioners (GPs) are at the forefront in their care. In this study, GPs' knowledge, perceptions and experiences with Long Covid, and the definition used in two countries, are investigated to provide insight into GPs' care for Long Covid patients at a cross-country level.

Methods

A cross-sectional study targeted towards GPs was conducted in Belgium and Malta during spring and early summer 2022. An online survey consisting of 15 questions on Long Covid was disseminated. Additionally, country-specific practice and demographic characteristics were collected. Descriptive and logistic regression analyses were performed.

Results

A total of

SUBMITTER: Moreels S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11494861 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature