Establishing a framework of measurement for use in Long COVID research and practice: protocol for a scoping review involving evidence review and consultation.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Our aim is to develop a Framework of Measurement for people living with Long COVID and their caregivers for use in Long COVID research and clinical practice. Specifically, we will characterise evidence pertaining to outcome measurement and identify implementation considerations for use of outcome measures among adults and children living with Long COVID and their caregivers.

Methods and analysis

We will conduct a scoping study involving: (1) an evidence review and (2) a two-phased consultation, using methodological steps outlined by the Arksey and O'Malley Framework and Joanna Briggs Institute. We will answer the following question: What is known about outcome measures used to describe, evaluate or predict health outcomes among adults and children living with Lo

SUBMITTER: McDuff K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12406873 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature