Non-Pharmacological Therapies for Post-Viral Syndromes, Including Long COVID: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Post-viral syndromes (PVS), including Long COVID, are symptoms sustained from weeks to years following an acute viral infection. Non-pharmacological treatments for these symptoms are poorly understood. This review summarises the evidence for the effectiveness of non-pharmacological treatments for PVS.

Methods

We conducted a systematic review to evaluate the effectiveness of non-pharmacological interventions for PVS, as compared to either standard care, alternative non-pharmacological therapy, or placebo. The outcomes of interest were changes in symptoms, exercise capacity, quality of life (including mental health and wellbeing), and work capability. We searched five databases (Embase, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, CINAHL, MedRxiv) for randomised controlled trials (RCTs) publ

SUBMITTER: Chandan JS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9967466 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature