A Long COVID Definition : A Chronic, Systemic Disease State with Profound Consequences.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Goldowitz, Ilana.

Contributor:

Worku, Tequam.

Brown, Lisa.

Fineberg, Harvey V.

Series:

Consensus study report

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Post COVID-19 condition (Disease).

Chronic diseases.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (187 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press, [2024]

Summary:

The report titled 'A Long COVID Definition: A Chronic, Systemic Disease State with Profound Consequences,' published by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, explores the complex nature of Long COVID. It examines the working definition of this condition, emphasizing its chronic and systemic characteristics, and highlights its significant impact on individuals and health systems. Authored by a committee of experts, the study provides a comprehensive analysis of Long COVID, offering findings, conclusions, and recommendations to inform policy and healthcare practices. The publication is intended for researchers, healthcare professionals, policymakers, and others interested in the implications of Long COVID. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Intro

FrontMatter

Reviewers

Contents

Boxes, Figures, and Tables

Acronyms and Abbreviations

Acknowledgments

Preface

Summary

1 Introduction

2 Defining Long COVID

Appendix A: Detailed Description of the Committee's Approach and Study Methods

Appendix B: Measures of Diagnostic Performance: Sensitivity, Specificity, and Predictive Value

Appendix C: Biographical Sketches.

Notes:

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ISBN:

0-309-71911-9

0-309-71909-7

OCLC:

1450879299