· There is no consistent definition of the post-acute COVID syndrome.
· There is a need to distinguish between the rehabilitation needs of severe COVID patients and the persistent collection of symptoms that occur for a variable period of time in some patients.
· Individuals with severe initial infections are more likely to have ongoing symptoms
· The duration of post-covid symptoms is unclear at this point in time
· The common post-covid symptoms can be grouped as general, respiratory, cardiovascular, mental health, and neurologic sequelae.
· A follow up review is probably warranted
Badea, A; Groot, G; Dalidowicz, M; Fox, L. What is the post acute covid syndrome and its implications in terms of health services? 2020 Oct 13; Document no.: EOC091601 RR. In: COVID-19 Rapid Evidence Reviews [Internet]. SK: SK COVID Evidence Support Team, c2020. 28 p. (CEST rapid review report)