Long COVID clinical evaluation, research and impact on society: a global expert consensus.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Long COVID is a complex, heterogeneous syndrome affecting over four hundred million people globally. There are few recommendations, and no formal training exists for medical professionals to assist with clinical evaluation and management of patients with Long COVID. More research into the pathology, cellular, and molecular mechanisms of Long COVID, and treatments is needed. The goal of this work is to disseminate essential information about Long COVID and recommendations about definition, diagnosis, treatment, research and social issues to physicians, researchers, and policy makers to address this escalating global health crisis.

Methods

A 3-round modified Delphi consensus methodology was distributed internationally to 179 healthcare professionals, researchers, an

SUBMITTER: Ewing AG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12010688 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature