Psychosocial Aspects of the Lived Experience of Long COVID: A Systematic Review and Thematic Synthesis of Qualitative Studies.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite increasing recognition of long COVID, the psychosocial impacts of the lived experience on individuals remain underexplored. This systematic review sought to fill this gap by identifying key themes that describe the psychosocial dimensions of long COVID.

Objective

The aim of this study is to identify key themes illustrating the psychosocial aspects of individuals' lived experience of long COVID.

Search strategy

Searches were conducted in multiple databases and grey literature sources for qualitative studies published between November 2019 and June 2024.

Inclusion criteria

Eligible studies involved adult participants self-reporting long COVID. The studies needed to provide qualitative data that could be synthesised thematically.

Data extract

SUBMITTER: Eberhardt J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11500211 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature