What Are the Barriers and Supports to a Return to Health From Long COVID? A Qualitative Study Designed, Developed, and Conducted by Individuals With Lived Experience of Long COVID

Ingrid Nielssen, Sarah Olson, Susie Goulding, Shiraz Bohja, Margaret Yu, Rodel Paguirigan, Elaine McEntee, Marcia Bruce, Nicole McKenzie, Paul Fairie, Maria J. Santana, Continuing Education, University of Calgary, Vision Strategic Clinical Network, Alberta Health Services, Department of Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Department of Pediatrics, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Alberta SPOR SUPPORT Unit, Patient Engagement Team

Qualitative Health Research

Published online on June 04, 2025

Abstract

Qualitative Health Research, Ahead of Print.
Long COVID is a debilitating and persistent illness that affects individuals in multiple and dynamic ways. Because of the significant physical, emotional, and economic impacts long COVID holds on individuals, their families, and society more broadly, it ...