Long COVID in healthcare workers: longitudinal mixed-methods study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Healthcare workers (HCWs) report higher rates of long coronavirus disease (COVID) (LC) than other occupational groups. It is still unclear whether LC is a lifelong condition. Workforce shortfalls are apparent due to sick leave, reduced hours and lower productivity.

Aims

To investigate the lived experience of LC on a range of HCWs, including impact on health-related quality-of-life (HRQL), use of health services, working and personal lives and household finances.

Methods

Longitudinal mixed methods with online surveys and qualitative interviews 6-months apart. HCWs including healthcare professionals, ancillary and administration staff who self-report LC were recruited through social media and National Health Service channels. Interviewees were purposively sam

SUBMITTER: Grant A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12257932 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature