Experiences of physiotherapists working with adults living with Long COVID in Canada: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To explore experiences of physiotherapists working with adults living with Long COVID in Canada.

Design

Cross-sectional descriptive qualitative study involving online semi-structured interviews.

Participants

We recruited physiotherapists in Canada who self-identified as having clinically treated one or more adults living with Long COVID in the past year.

Data collection

Using an interview guide, we inquired about physiotherapists' knowledge of Long COVID, assessment and treatment experiences, perspectives on physiotherapists' roles, contextual and implementation factors influencing rehabilitative outcomes, and their recommendations for Long COVID rehabilitation. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim and analysed using a group-based the

SUBMITTER: Kim C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11552558 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature