The goal of this observational study is to learn about the impact of long COVID on peoplewho have multiple (two or more) pre-existing long-term conditions (such as diabetes andasthma). The main question it aims to answer is:• How does long COVID impact the lives of adults living with multiple pre-existinglong-term conditions and what are their rehabilitation needs?Participants will be asked to: - Take photos of things they feel represent the impact of long COVID on their day-to-day lives across seven days and, - Take part in an interview to discuss the impact of long COVID.
This qualitative study will involve participants taking photographs (during their usual
day-to-day activities), followed by 1:1 semi-structured interviews. Participants will be
adults living with multiple pre-existing long-term conditions (LTC) and long COVID or
their carers/supporters.
Stage 1: Photographs Participants will be asked to take photographs of things they feel
represent or symbolise the impact of long COVID on their day-to-day lives across seven
days in advance of the interview.
Stage 2: Interviews Semi-structured 1:1 interviews will be held face-to-face, online or
telephone (in accordance with participant preference to optimise inclusivity). The
iterative interview topic guide will continue to be informed by patient and public
involvement and engagement, evidence (including preceding projects of the PhD), and the
participants' photographs. Photographs will be viewed during the interview with
participants.
The findings of this qualitative study will be used to inform the adaptation of
exercise-based rehabilitation programmes to improve health and well-being which meets the
needs of individuals living with multiple pre-existing LTC and long COVID.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Adult (≥18 years) living with long COVID (or 'post-COVID-19 condition' in accordance
with the World Health Organisation definition) and ≥2 pre-existing long-term
conditions or carer/supporter for someone who is
- Living in Leicester (UK)
- Able to take photographs or carer/supporter who is able and willing
- Able and willing to provide informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
- Child (<18 years)
- Unable to participate in a face-to-face, online or telephone interview
- Unable to access interpreter for first language
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Lucy Gardiner
01162583035
longCOVIDLTCstudy@leicester.ac.uk
Rachael Dr Evans, Principal Investigator
University of Leicester