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ArticleBJGP open2024

Patient experiences of the Long COVID-Optimal Health Programme: a qualitative interview study in community settings.

Hiyam Al-Jabr, Karen Windle, Andrew Clifton, David R Thompson, David J Castle, Chantal F Ski

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7 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. Long COVID Optimal Health Programme to Enhance Mental and Physical Health: A Feasibility Randomised Controlled Trial.Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy · 2025
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  2. Perceptions and Experiences of a Multimodal Rehabilitation Program for People With Post-Acute COVID-19: A Qualitative Study.Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy · 2025
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6 authors.

Hiyam Al-JabrPrimary Community and Social Care, University of Keele, Keele, UK h.al-jabr@keele.ac.uk.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4038-3996
Karen WindleCentre for Applied Dementia Studies, University of Bradford, Bradford, UK.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2136-735X
Andrew CliftonSchool of Health and Sports Sciences, University of Suffolk, Ipswich, UK.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0365-8217
David R ThompsonSchool of Nursing and Midwifery, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, UK.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8518-6307
David J CastleDepartment of Psychiatry, University of Tasmania, Tasmania, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3075-1580
Chantal F SkiSchool of Nursing and Midwifery, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, UK.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1324-2933

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundLong COVID (LC) symptoms persist 12 weeks or more beyond the acute infection. To date, no standardised diagnostic or treatment pathways exist. However, a holistic approach has been recommended. This study explored participants' experiences of a Long COVID-Optimal Health Programme (LC-OHP); a psychoeducational self-efficacy programme.

aimTo explore perceptions and experiences of people with LC regarding the LC-OHP and identify suggestions to further improve the programme. DESIGN &

settingQualitative study with patients with LC recruited through community settings.

methodThis study is part of a wider randomised controlled trial. Eligible participants were aged ≥18 years, have LC, and attended a minimum of five LC-OHP sessions plus a booster session. We interviewed those randomised to the intervention group. Interviews were conducted by an independent researcher and thematically analysed to identify common, emerging themes.

resultsEleven participants were interviewed, mostly women from a White British ethnic group (

conclusionFindings support the acceptability of the LC-OHP to people living with LC. The programme has shown several benefits in supporting physical health and mental wellbeing. Suggestions made to further adapt the programme and improve its delivery will be considered for future trials.

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feasibility studiesLong COVIDmental healthOptimal Health Programmepost-acute COVID-19 syndromeprimary health carequalitative research

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PMCPMC11169993

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