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  • Infectious Diseases
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  • Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) caused the COVID-19 pandemic in late 2019.
  • Up to 33% of individuals experience persistent, unexplained symptoms after acute SARS-CoV-2 infection, termed Long COVID-19 (LC-19).
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Purpose of the Study:

  • To perform a concept analysis of "Long COVID-19" using Walker and Avants' eight-step approach.
  • To define the multifaceted impact of LC-19 across various parameters.
  • To establish consistent diagnostic parameters for LC-19 to support future research and clinical practice.

Main Methods:

  • Concept analysis utilizing Walker and Avants' eight-step framework.
  • Systematic evaluation of clinical symptomology and associated psychological, economic, and social factors.
  • Integration of diverse data to refine the definition of LC-19.

Main Results:

  • An improved definition of LC-19 was developed by linking clinical symptoms with under-addressed mental, psychological, economic, and social effects.
  • The refined definition enhances diagnostic procedures for LC-19.
  • The findings facilitate better planning of relevant healthcare services for LC-19 patients.

Conclusions:

  • Long COVID-19 is a complex public health issue characterized by diverse symptoms, unpredictable duration, and intricate pathophysiology.
  • This concept analysis offers a tool to improve the definition and understanding of LC-19.
  • LC-19 is a dynamic disease requiring ongoing investigation into evolving diagnostic and therapeutic strategies and long-term effects.