Navigating Long COVID
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect many emotionally, mentally, and physically, with Long COVID posing ongoing challenges for patients and healthcare professionals, like yourself. Read this article to deepen your understanding and enhance your ability to recognize, assess, and manage Long COVID effectively.
Course details
Overview
Long COVID, a term used to describe symptoms that persist after the acute phase of a SARS-CoV-2 infection, presents significant challenges for both patients and healthcare professionals. Despite ongoing research, much remains unknown about Long COVID, including its prevalence, treatment options, and evolving diagnostic criteria. What is certain, however, is the profound impact it has had on many individuals and the importance of timely and effective patient management. This article aims to provide you with a deeper understanding of the current clinical manifestations, treatments, and diagnostic criteria of Long COVID, so that as nurses, you can aid in early recognition and assessment, and ensure compassionate, high-quality care to those affected.
Key Learning Outcomes
- Explaing the terminology related to defining Long COVID and pathophysiology
- Describe the common symptoms and clinical manifestations of Long COVID
- Define treatment approaches for patients with Long COVID
Presented by:
Erik P Southard, DNP, RN, FNP-BC
Erik P. Southard is a professor and DNP program director at Indiana State University School of Nursing in Terre Haute.
