Long-COVID in People with Intellectual Disabilities: A Call for Research of a Neglected Area

Autor/inn/en	Rawlings, Gregg H.; Beail, Nigel
Titel	Long-COVID in People with Intellectual Disabilities: A Call for Research of a Neglected Area
Quelle	In: British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 51 (2023) 1, S.91-98 (8 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Rawlings, Gregg H.) ORCID (Beail, Nigel)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1354-4187
DOI	10.1111/bld.12499
Schlagwörter	COVID-19; Pandemics; Chronic Illness; Intellectual Disability; Research Needs + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Chronic disease; Chronische Krankheit; Intellect; Disability; Disabilities; Verstand; Behinderung; Forschungsbedarf
Abstract	Background: Long-COVID (also known as post-coronavirus-19 syndrome) is a term used to describe symptoms that people experience following their recovery from the COVID-19 virus. The severity of long-COVID is well recognised, with healthcare providers commissioning services to diagnose and treat those affected, as well as funded research into the condition. Methods: We performed a systematic search for relevant articles but were unable to find any research on long-COVID in people with intellectual disabilities. Due to the lack of data, we have only been able to make extrapolations from what is known about the condition within the general population. Findings: We provide an overview of long-COVID and its potential relevance to people with an intellectual disability. We have focused specifically on symptoms or signs, prevalence, risk factors and treatments of the condition in this group, highlighting areas for clinical practice and future research from a psychosocial perspective. We raise serious questions about our current understanding and the availability of the evidence-based to inform treatments tailored towards this population. Conclusion: This is the first report that we are aware of on the topic of long-COVID in people with an intellectual disability. The lack of research is preventing us from gaining a greater understanding of how the condition impacts people with an intellectual disability. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01