Title: Long COVID in Victoria.
Authors: Watters, David A; Emerson, Lance
Abstract: The Medical Journal of Australia published an editorial in early 2023 highlighting the challenges of Long COVID in the Australian health system, emphasizing the need for equitable access to multidisciplinary care. A supplement in the journal explores the health and financial burdens of Long COVID in Victoria from 2020 to 2023, discussing models of care and biological mechanisms. The survey conducted in Victoria found that an estimated 756,000 adult Victorians may have been experiencing Long COVID, with risk factors including acute severity, female gender, and chronic illness. The article stresses the importance of developing funding models for multidisciplinary clinics to support ongoing rehabilitation for individuals with Long COVID.
Subjects: SARS-CoV-2; POST-acute COVID-19 syndrome; COVID-19 pandemic; MEDICAL care; SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant; TASTE disorders
Publication: Medical Journal of Australia, 2024, Vol 221, pS3
ISSN: 0025-729X
Publication type: Academic Journal
DOI: 10.5694/mja2.52467

Long COVID in Victoria.

Watters, David A; Emerson, Lance