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ReviewCureus2024

Unveiling the Clinical Spectrum of Post-COVID-19 Conditions: Assessment and Recommended Strategies.

Abdullah M Assiri, Tareef Alamaa, Faisal Elenezi, Aeshah Alsagheir, Lamya Alzubaidi, Imad TIeyjeh, Abdulazia S Alhomod, Eisha M Gaffas, Samar A Amer

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Review in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 11 papers.

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11citing papers in PubMed
4.4field-weighted citation impact, top 5% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

11 citing papers in PubMed, 12 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

9 authors at 6 institutions in 4 countries.

Abdullah M AssiriPreventive Services, Saudi Ministry of Health, Riyadh, SAU.
Tareef AlamaaTherapeutic Services, Saudi Ministry of Health, Riyadh, SAU.
Faisal EleneziAssistant Agency for Hospital Affairs, Saudi Ministry of Health, Riyadh, SAU.
Aeshah AlsagheirHealth Quality Index Measuring, Saudi Ministry of Health, Riyadh, SAU.
Lamya AlzubaidiAssistant Agency for Hospital Affairs, Saudi Ministry of Health, Riyadh, SAU.
Imad TIeyjehInfectious Diseases, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, USA.
Abdulazia S AlhomodSeha Virtual Hospital, Saudi Ministry of Health, Riyadh, SAU.
Eisha M GaffasMental Health and Social Services, Saudi Ministry of Health, Riyadh, SAU.
Samar A AmerPublic Health and Community Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, EGY.
King Fahd Medical City · SAMayo Clinic in Florida · USZagazig University · EGCenter for Non-Communicable Diseases · PKMayo Clinic · USMinistry of Health · SA

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

SARS-CoV-2 caused the pandemic of the rapidly evolving COVID-19. As of December 6, 2023, there were 765,152,854 COVID-19-recovering cases. Long-term consequences known as "long COVID" and "post-COVID-19 conditions" (PCCs) or "post-acute COVID-19 syndrome" are being reported more frequently in a subset of recovering patients. Systemic, neuropsychiatric, cardio-respiratory, and gastrointestinal symptoms are the most prevalent. The management of PCCs poses unique challenges due to the lack of official guidelines and the complex nature of the illness. This abstract highlights key principles derived from recent reviews and expert recommendations to provide healthcare professionals with a comprehensive approach to manage post-COVID-19 patients. Preventive medicine plays a crucial role in managing PCCs. While no specific medications are available for treatment, preventive measures such as COVID-19 vaccination, adherence to precautionary measures, regular consultations with medical professionals, monitoring symptoms and progress, and seeking information on symptom management are essential to assist patients in their recovery and improve their quality of life. Medical management requires transparent goal-setting and collaborative decision-making based on the patient's symptoms, comorbidities, and treatment objectives. Treatment plans for post-COVID-19 patients should focus on patient education, using registries and calendars to track symptoms and triggers, providing support and reassurance, and offering holistic support through peer networks and supportive psychotherapy techniques. Symptomatic and rehabilitative care, including well-established symptom management techniques, physical rehabilitation programs, and addressing mental health and well-being, are vital components of post-COVID-19 management. Lifestyle factors such as stress reduction, nutrition, and sleep should be incorporated into managing underlying medical conditions in post-COVID-19 patients. Regular follow-up visits and referrals to specialists are recommended to monitor the patient's progress and address specific organ system involvement or additional care needs. In summary, for the effective management of PCCs, a holistic approach should include preventive measures, patient education, supportive psychotherapy, symptomatic and rehabilitative care, medical management, counseling on lifestyle elements, and appropriate follow-up plans. However, it is crucial to stay updated with evolving guidelines and recommendations from healthcare authorities to provide the most effective and evidence-based care to post-COVID-19 patients.

Indexed as

clinical assessment toolsclinical symptomseducation management solutionspost-covid-19 conditions (pccs)review article

Identifiers

PMID38406111
PMCPMC10884364
OpenAlexW4391172203

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