webinar Recording: Long COVID-Long COVID

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Video Summary

In a recent webinar about long COVID, experts discussed strategies to support return to work for individuals experiencing persistent symptoms post-infection. The speakers highlighted the importance of offering accommodations for reduced work schedules and time away from work, as well as focusing on occupational health and evidence-based guidelines to facilitate recovery. They emphasized the need for a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach, including physical and occupational therapy, psychosocial support, and individualized evaluations and treatment plans. The session also addressed the diverse symptoms associated with long COVID, such as fatigue, respiratory complaints, neurological issues, and mental health challenges like anxiety and depression. The experts recommended gradual return to work programs tailored to the individual's capacity and perceived tolerance, focusing on activity rather than exercise, and creating a culture of support and understanding in the workplace. Additionally, updates on government initiatives and legislative efforts were shared, indicating a growing recognition of long COVID as a significant health issue that requires systematic interventions and policies to better support affected individuals.

Keywords

long COVID

return to work strategies

accommodations

occupational health

evidence-based guidelines

collaborative approach

multidisciplinary team

symptoms management

gradual return to work programs

government initiatives