Care for post-COVID-19 condition in Germany from the perspectives of patients, informal caregivers and general practitioners: Study protocol for a mixed methods study DOI Creative Commons
Melanie Brinkmann, Maike Stolz, Annika Herr

и другие.

PLoS ONE, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 19(12), С. e0316335 - e0316335

Опубликована: Дек. 31, 2024

Background A large number of individuals suffer from post-COVID-19 condition (PCC), characterised by persistent symptoms following a SARS-CoV-2 infection with an impact on daily personal and professional activities. This study aims at examining which (health) care services are used PCC patients in the German federal state Lower Saxony, how these manage their condition. The perspectives patients, informal caregivers general practitioners (GPs) will be considered. Methods employ mixed methods design. Patients’ perspective evaluated through online survey of: (1) 21,000 adult diagnosis (ICD10 U09.9!) statutory health insurance claims data 2022 (“AOK survey”) (2) self-selected sample proven 2023 (“public survey”). Additional sources (n = 27,275) 25–30 semi-structured interviews. Informal ’ collected GPs’ four focus groups involving six to eight participants each all registered practicing GPs Saxony (approximately 5,000). All descriptively analysed. In addition, correlation analyses multivariable regression conducted, for example factors influencing affected individuals’ use medical services. Interview group subjected qualitative content analysis. economic analysis determine costs payers, society. project conclude expert workshop discuss results derive recommendations. Discussion provide multidimensional description situation needs PCC, recommendations improving care. Trial registration VePoKaP is Clinical Trials Register ( DRKS00032846 ).

Язык: Английский

German general practitioners’ experiences of managing post-COVID-19 syndrome: A qualitative interview study DOI Creative Commons
Josefine Schulze,

Lennart Lind,

Alina Rojas Albert

и другие.

European Journal of General Practice, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 30(1)

Опубликована: Окт. 21, 2024

Background The management of the long-term sequelae coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection, known as post-COVID-19 syndrome (PCS), continues to challenge medical community, largely owing a significant gap in understanding its aetiology, diagnosis and effective treatment.

Язык: Английский

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Barriers and facilitators of healthcare access for long COVID-19 patients in a universal healthcare system: Qualitative evidence from Austria DOI
Peter Gamillscheg, Agata Łaszewska, Stefanie Kirchner

и другие.

Research Square (Research Square), Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Июль 19, 2024

Abstract Background: Long COVID-19 challenges health and social systems globally. International research finds major inequalities in prevalence healthcare utilization as patients describe difficulties with accessing care. In order to improve long-term outcomes it is vital understand any underlying access barriers, for which relevant evidence on long COVID-19 thus far lacking a universal system like Austria. This study aims comprehensively identify barriers facilitators faced by Austria explore potential socioeconomic demographic drivers care access. Methods: Applying an exploratory qualitative approach, we conducted semi-structured interviews 15 experts including medical professionals senior officials well focus groups 18 confirmed diagnosis reflecting varying participant characteristics (age, gender, urbanicity, occupation, education, insurance status) (July-Nov 2023). Data were analysed following thematic framework drawing comprehensive ‘access care’ model. Results: Based expert patient experiences, several emerged along all dimensions of the Main themes included scepticism stigma professionals, finding knowledgeable doctors, limited specialist capacities ambulatory sector, waiting times care, statutory coverage treatments resulting high out-of-pocket payments. Patients experienced constant self-organization their pathway stressful, emphasizing need multidisciplinary centralized coordination. Facilitators supportive environments, telemedicine, informal information provided nationwide patient-led support group. Differences experiences emerged, among others, women younger gender- age-based stigmatization. Complementary reduced financial strain, however, did not ease capacity constraints, particularly challenging those living rural areas. Conclusions: The findings this indicate call action situation empowering both providers via increased offerings, strengthened interdisciplinary treatment structures funding. Our insights potentially lay necessary foundation future quantitative inequality research.

Язык: Английский

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Patient-Provider Relationships and Long COVID: a Cross-Sectional Survey about Impact on Quality of Life DOI Creative Commons
Jeanine P. D. Guidry, Linnea Laestadius, Candace W. Burton

и другие.

Disability and health journal, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown, С. 101722 - 101722

Опубликована: Окт. 1, 2024

Язык: Английский

Процитировано

0
Long-Term Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Diseases Compared to Relatives with SARS-CoV-2 Infection without Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patients without SARS-CoV-2: Results of a Retrospective Case-Control Study DOI Creative Commons

Benjamin Bierbaum,

Ulrike von Arnim, Renate Schmelz

и другие.

Visceral Medicine, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown, С. 1 - 11

Опубликована: Окт. 29, 2024

Long-term sequelae following acute SARS-CoV-2 infection appear to be common in patients with inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs). We examined the frequency and characteristics of post-COVID-symptoms IBD (IBD-COVID), comparing them two control cohorts: infected household members IBD-COVID without (CONT-COVID) SARS-COV-2 (IBD-no-COVID). A questionnaire for retrospective documentation possible post-COVID-19 symptoms was distributed controls from eight referral centers. The 319 IBD-COVID, 108 CONT-COVID, 221 IBD-no-COVID were similar terms sex, age, comorbidities. occurrence duration fatigue cohort correlated activity. Other complaints such as reduced cognitive performance (p < 0.05) sleeping disorders even more patients. Persistent hematochezia 0.001), abdominal pain 0.005), diarrhea 0.0001), anal problems 0.01) often than CONT-COVID cohort. Furthermore, typical IBD-associated persist a longer period after an infection. Frequency post-COVID is higher compared controls. After infection, number outpatient consultations increased (7.8% vs. 10.9%, p = 0.008). Fatigue, impairment, sleep disturbances are prevalent among Tight activity could suitable tool avoid problems.

Язык: Английский

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Kinder und Jugendliche mit Post-COVID-Syndrom: eine qualitative Studie zu Erfahrungen und Zufriedenheit mit der Versorgung in einem Modellprojekt in Bayern (Post-COVID Kids Bavaria) DOI Creative Commons
Susanne Brandstetter, Maja Pawellek, Chiara Rathgeb

и другие.

Zeitschrift für Evidenz Fortbildung und Qualität im Gesundheitswesen, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Окт. 1, 2024

Against the background of inadequate healthcare provision for children and adolescents with post-COVID-19 syndrome (PCS), a model project was initiated in Bavaria (PoCoKiBa: Post-COVID Kids Bavaria), offering specialized diagnostics care. The aim this study to explore describe experiences satisfaction PCS, as well their parents, provided project.

Язык: Английский

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Care for post-COVID-19 condition in Germany from the perspectives of patients, informal caregivers and general practitioners: Study protocol for a mixed methods study DOI Creative Commons
Melanie Brinkmann, Maike Stolz, Annika Herr

и другие.

PLoS ONE, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 19(12), С. e0316335 - e0316335

Опубликована: Дек. 31, 2024

Background A large number of individuals suffer from post-COVID-19 condition (PCC), characterised by persistent symptoms following a SARS-CoV-2 infection with an impact on daily personal and professional activities. This study aims at examining which (health) care services are used PCC patients in the German federal state Lower Saxony, how these manage their condition. The perspectives patients, informal caregivers general practitioners (GPs) will be considered. Methods employ mixed methods design. Patients’ perspective evaluated through online survey of: (1) 21,000 adult diagnosis (ICD10 U09.9!) statutory health insurance claims data 2022 (“AOK survey”) (2) self-selected sample proven 2023 (“public survey”). Additional sources (n = 27,275) 25–30 semi-structured interviews. Informal ’ collected GPs’ four focus groups involving six to eight participants each all registered practicing GPs Saxony (approximately 5,000). All descriptively analysed. In addition, correlation analyses multivariable regression conducted, for example factors influencing affected individuals’ use medical services. Interview group subjected qualitative content analysis. economic analysis determine costs payers, society. project conclude expert workshop discuss results derive recommendations. Discussion provide multidimensional description situation needs PCC, recommendations improving care. Trial registration VePoKaP is Clinical Trials Register ( DRKS00032846 ).

Язык: Английский

Процитировано

0