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Abstract
Background
Approximately 10 million Australians have had confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection. The waves of infection in the population have been succeeded by smaller waves of people affected by persistent illness following acute infection. Post–COVID-19 symptoms may extend for months following infection. There is a range of symptoms causing mild to debilitating impairment.
Objective
This article summarises what is currently understood about the pathophysiology, risk factors, symptoms and how to approach both the assessment and care of people with post–COVID-19 sequelae.
Discussion
Currently recommended is a person-centred approach from a multidisciplinary team, with general practitioners centrally coordinating care. As the understanding of post-acute COVID-19 is evolving, regularly updated or ‘living guidelines’ will be crucial for those affected to be provided with best care within the health system.
Approximately 10 million Australians have had confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection. The waves of infection in the population have been succeeded by smaller waves of people affected by persistent illness following acute infection. Post–COVID-19 symptoms may extend for months following infection. There is a range of symptoms causing mild to debilitating impairment.
Objective
This article summarises what is currently understood about the pathophysiology, risk factors, symptoms and how to approach both the assessment and care of people with post–COVID-19 sequelae.
Discussion
Currently recommended is a person-centred approach from a multidisciplinary team, with general practitioners centrally coordinating care. As the understanding of post-acute COVID-19 is evolving, regularly updated or ‘living guidelines’ will be crucial for those affected to be provided with best care within the health system.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 952-957 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Australian Journal of General Practice |
| Volume | 51 |
| Issue number | 12 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Dec 2022 |
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Related Research Outputs
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Australian guidelines for the clinical care of people with COVID-19: Living Guidelines
National Guidelines Leadership Group, 29 Oct 2021, National COVID-19 Clinical Evidence Taskforce.Research output: Book/Report › Other report › Research
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Care of people with Post-acute COVID-19: Clinical flowchart from the National COVID-19 Clinical Evidence Taskforce
Primary and Chronic Care Panel, 3 Jun 2021, National COVID-19 Clinical Evidence Taskforce.Research output: Book/Report › Other report › Research
Open Access