A training comprised of positive psychological interventions set out to improve mentalwell-being was developed for post-COVID-19 patients. This study aims to evaluate thefeasibility and acceptability of this training.
Research has shown that the quality of life and well-being of post-COVID-19 patients are
often reduced, and that many patients struggle with self-management tasks, such as
symptom management and emotion regulation. Training in self-management skills related to
positive emotions, such as positive affect savouring, might help with these and can be
provided prior to or in parallel with usual treatment. This study aims to investigate
whether a training to improve the mental well-being is feasible and acceptable for people
with post-COVID-19 syndrome. The training to be provided is based on previously evaluated
sets of positive psychological interventions ('This is your life' and 'Training in
Positivity') and adapted to a post-COVID-19 population. As a secondary aim, preliminary
effectiveness will be evaluated.
Behavioral: Positivity in Post-COVID
A training to support well-being and self-management in patients with post-COVID-19
syndrome
Inclusion Criteria:
- Strongly suspected or clinically confirmed post-COVID-19 syndrome, i.e. confirmed
symptoms persisting for at least 3 months after strongly suspected or confirmed
SARS-CoV-2 infection
- Ages ≥18 years
- Dutch proficiency
- Provided informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
- Recent (<5 years) diagnosis of a mood disorder, anxiety disorder or other
psychiatric condition
University of Twente
Enschede, Netherlands
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