Post-acute covid-19 in primary care

Knight, Matthew; Vancheeswaran, Rama

doi:10.1136/bmj.n3080

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“…aged care facilities) were, at first, the most affected because of lack of supplies for the care of institutionalized elderly people who were at greater risk of being infected by COVID‐19 because they were more vulnerable due to age‐related pathologies and the environment where they lived (Riello et al, 2020 ). Subsequently, across time, the context of primary care has become associated with work overload, becoming the centre of care for chronic patients whose follow‐up has been altered by the pandemic, individuals newly diagnosed with COVID‐19, and individuals with persistent COVID‐19 symptoms after infection (Knight & Vancheeswaran, 2021 ). Therefore, as the pandemic has continued, the primary care workforce has become more affected (Aranda‐Reneo et al, 2021 ).…”

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“…Subsequently, across time, the context of primary care has become associated with work overload, becoming the centre of care for chronic patients whose follow-up has been altered by the pandemic, individuals newly diagnosed with COVID-19, and individuals with persistent COVID-19 symptoms after infection (Knight & Vancheeswaran, 2021). Therefore, as the pandemic has continued, the primary care workforce has become more affected (Aranda-Reneo et al, 2021).…”

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Analysis of mental health effects among nurses working during the COVID‐19 pandemic: A systematic review

García-Vivar

Rodriguez‐Matesanz

Martín-Rodríguez

et al. 2022

Psychiatric Ment Health Nurs

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Accessible Summary What is Known on the subject? Working on the frontline during the pandemic has had a negative impact on the mental health of health professionals. A significant proportion experienced anxiety, insomnia, posttraumatic stress or depression. What the paper adds to existing knowledge? Analysis and synthesis of the evidence of the impact of the COVID‐19 pandemic on the mental health of nurses based on their work context. There exists a gap in the literature as no studies were found that analysed the effects on nurses' mental health according to the level of care they worked in (hospital–primary care–nursing home). What are the implications for practice? There is an urgent need to assess and respond to the impact of COVID‐19 on the physical and mental well‐being of nurses, and to monitor international policies for the improvement of nurses' working conditions. Abstract Introduction Health professionals have suffered negative consequences during the COVID‐19 pandemic. No review has specifically addressed the impact of the pandemic on the mental health of nurses exclusively according to the work context. Aim To analyse the impact of the COVID‐19 pandemic on the mental health of nurses who have worked in hospitals, primary care centres and social health centres. Method PubMed, CINAHL, PsychINFO and Cochrane databases were searched (Prospero number: CRD42021249513). Out of 706 papers, 31 studies (2020–2021) were included in the systematic review. A qualitative synthesis method was used to analyse the data. Results Most studies were conducted in hospitals or frontline settings. The prevalence of moderate‐to‐severe symptoms was for anxiety 29.55%, depression 38.79%, posttraumatic stress disorder 29.8%, and insomnia 40.66%. Discussion This review highlights the mental health effects among nurses working in acute hospital settings. It also evidences a data gap on mental health effects among nurses working in primary health care and in nursing homes. Implications for practice In the post phase of the pandemic, there is an urgent need to assess and respond to the impact on the mental well‐being of nurses, and to monitor international policies for the improvement of nurses’ working conditions.

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Analysis of mental health effects among nurses working during the COVID‐19 pandemic: A systematic review

García-Vivar

Rodriguez‐Matesanz

Martín-Rodríguez

et al. 2022

Psychiatric Ment Health Nurs

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“…The symptoms our participants reported are, however, consistent with those reported in previous large studies. 1,2 In summary, our findings show that it is essential for clinicians, especially family physicians, to adopt a patient-centered perspective to their patients with post-COVID syndrome. Such a perspective means having open communication about the lack of evidence for therapeutic strategies as well as recognizing, naming, and taking seriously patients' symptoms.…”

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“…1 This spectrum of symptoms requires patient-centered care, as is provided by primary care physicians. 2 Because evidence of benefit for specific therapies for post-COVID syndrome is lacking, patients have been forming advocacy groups and resorting to easily accessible self-management strategies. 3 The aims of our study were to identify therapeutic approaches used by patients with post-COVID syndrome and their perceived effectiveness, as well as to explore affected patients' experiences and needs concerning health care.…”

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Patients’ Experiences With Therapeutic Approaches for Post-COVID Syndrome: Results of a Crowdsourced Research Survey

Klocke¹,

Valentini²,

Stolz³

et al. 2023

Ann Fam Med

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Some patients develop multiple protracted sequelae after infection with SARS-CoV-2, collectively known as post-COVID syndrome or long COVID. To date, there is no evidence showing benefit of specific therapies for this condition, and patients likely resort to self-initiated therapies. We aimed to obtain information about therapies used by and needs of this population via inductive crowdsourcing research. Patients completed an online questionnaire about their symptoms and experiences with therapeutic approaches. Responses of 499 participants suggested few approaches (eg, mind-body medicine, respiratory therapy) had positive effects and showed a great need for patient-centered communication (eg, more recognition of this syndrome). Our findings can help design clinical studies and underscore the importance of the holistic approach to care provided by family medicine.

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Post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 and the mental health implications

Walia¹,

Lat²,

Tariq³

et al. 2021

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Post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC) or more commonly known as Long COVID-19, is the term given to persistent symptoms 12 weeks from the initial presentation of COVID-19 infection. Several multi-organ symptoms have been reported by patients. Some common symptoms include headaches, fatigue, memory impairment and mental health complications such as anxiety and depression. People with previous psychiatric diagnosis are at greater risk of developing longer mental health implications from persistent COVID-19 symptoms. Additionally, healthcare workers are at increased risk of being long haulers leading to burnout and exhaustion. The objective of this review article is to provide comprehensive evidence from existing literature on various symptoms reported by patients experiencing Long COVID-19 and the rate of occurrence of such symptoms in different populations. A long-term disease surveillance is required to further understand the persistent symptoms or the long-term impact of this infection.

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Post-acute covid-19 in primary care

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References 18 publications

Analysis of mental health effects among nurses working during the COVID‐19 pandemic: A systematic review

Analysis of mental health effects among nurses working during the COVID‐19 pandemic: A systematic review

Patients’ Experiences With Therapeutic Approaches for Post-COVID Syndrome: Results of a Crowdsourced Research Survey

Post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 and the mental health implications

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