Methods of Pediatric Post-COVID Condition Studies in High-Impact Journals: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Preexisting health conditions complicate post-COVID condition diagnosis in children and adolescents, while the lack of standardized clinical phenotypes challenges its definition and epidemiological estimates. Prospective studies with robust methodologies are needed to minimize bias and confounders, yet they remain scarce in high-impact factor journals.

Objective

To review, characterize, and assess the methodology used in studies examining post-COVID condition in children and pediatric populations in highly cited studies, which have greater visibility and are likely to be used in informing policy.

Evidence review

Studies on PubMed and studies with high citations on Web of Science published through July 2024 were reviewed. Pediatric studies from journals with

SUBMITTER: Rozelle M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12485639 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature