Return-to-work for people living with long COVID: A scoping review of interventions and recommendations.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Long COVID is characterized by the presence of new onset or persistent symptoms 3 months after a suspected or confirmed history of SARS-CoV-2 infection. It is a complex and multi-faceted condition that affects people in different ways. Long COVID affects individuals' labour market participation. While some cannot work, others may return to work (RTW) in a limited capacity. Determining what rehabilitation or related strategies are safe and effective for facilitating RTW is necessary.

Objectives

To synthesize evidence on RTW interventions for people living with Long COVID and to identify 'promising' interventions for enhancing work ability and RTW.

Methods

We followed Arksey & O'Malley's methodology and the PRISMA extension for scoping reviews. Five electro

SUBMITTER: Nagra G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12527184 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature