Evidence-based management of Long COVID
Long COVID is emerging as a significant public health problem. The condition poses a high burden to patients and the health system, but optimal diagnosis, support and care are unclear.
We propose a multidisciplinary study, co-led in a Tiriti-based partnership, that integrates the disciplines of immunology, kaupapa Māori evaluation, co-design methodology, epidemiology and health services research with the clinical interface.
Project outcomes
By the end of the project, we will have developed:
- a set of bio-markers of immune dysfunction to contribute to the accurate diagnosis of Long COVID;
- a template for evidence-based primary care service, co-designed with people with Long COVID and;
- recommendations for the improvement of existing and development of future Long COVID services to further meet the needs of patients.
The work will be supported by our extensive network of Long COVID stakeholders, including people with lived experience of Long COVID, Māori health experts, health professionals, health service researchers and design experts.
Research projects
We have designed a mixed-methods study with three distinct components:
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Biomarkers of immune dysfunction in Long COVID
This project aims to identify the best set of biomarkers for immune dysfunction among people with Long COVID.
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Management of Long COVID in primary care
This project aims to investigate what an optimal Long COVID service located in primary care encompasses, using a co-design methodology.
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Evaluation of a multidisciplinary Long COVID service
This project aims to assess the extent to which a multidisciplinary Long COVID service in Aotearoa New Zealand meets the needs of people with Long COVID.
About us
Our research is led in a Tiriti o Waitangi partnership by Associate Professor Lynne Russell and Associate Professor Mona Jeffreys. They are supported by Tāngata Whenua and Tāngata Tiriti researchers with varying expertise.
Get in touch
For inquiries about the research project or if you're interested in participating, please reach out to us at longcovid@vuw.ac.nz
Long COVID Collective
A platform for collaboration between researchers, professionals and those with lived experiences of Long COVID to drive the future direction of health delivery.