Perspectives of Individuals With Long COVID on Virtual Physical Rehabilitation: A Qualitative Study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Coronavirus disease 2019 is an infectious disease caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, and long COVID is a chronic condition characterized by symptoms persisting for atleast 3 months after infection. To explore the perspectives of individuals with long COVID after an 8-week virtual physical rehabilitation program.

Design

Qualitative descriptive study.

Setting

Clinics and research cohorts.

Participants

Adults (n=132) with confirmed or probable COVID-19 infection and persistent symptoms, including reduced mobility, muscle weakness, dyspnea, and/or fatigue, were recruited in a randomized controlled trial. Thirteen intervention group participants who completed the rehabilitation program were included in this qualitative study.

SUBMITTER: Agarwal K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12750420 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature