Providence Healthcare’s virtual program has helped hundreds of long COVID patients connect and navigate life with a condition scientists are still trying to figure out
The patients sit in front of their computers and phones, the glow of the screens illuminating their faces as they type questions and share stories about the challenges they’re facing. One woman’s brain fog is so severe she once forgot her own sister’s name. A man describes how difficult it is to do something as basic as walk to the kitchen for a snack. A mother laments the lack of energy and stamina she has to care for her toddlers.
Post-COVID-19 syndrome, or long COVID, can be a devastating diagnosis that robs some people of their ability to work, leave the house or do the most basic daily tasks. It’s a complex disease that clinicians and researchers are only beginning to understand – or even accept as a reality. There are hundreds of symptoms associated with the condition, including difficulty breathing, severe exhaustion and trouble concentrating or remembering.
which consists of weekly online educational meetings led by members of an interdisciplinary health team. In addition to the education modules, patients are also provided with follow-up care and a tailored rehabilitation plan to help them navigate life with their condition. Dr. Verduyn said this part of the program is important, as many people living with long COVID have faced challenges in getting their condition recognized.
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