The impact of Long Covid in the multi-morbid individual - integration into a multi-morbid exercise-based rehabilitation programme

Almost half of people have ongoing symptoms following COVID-19 (such as fatigue and feeling short of breath) that may affect their day-to-day lives (Long COVID). Research to date suggests that education and exercise-based rehabilitation may improve symptoms and quality of life for some people living with Long COVID. People living with two or more (multiple) pre-existing long- term conditions (LTCs) (such as Diabetes and Asthma) are more likely to develop Long COVID. But little is known about how Long COVID impacts their health and well-being in particular and how best to support them. The overall aim of the research is to understand the impact of Long COVID on people living with multiple pre-existing long-term conditions, and to contribute to the development of an intervention to improve their health and well-being. - We will review data from an existing study (PHOSP-COVID) to identify the impact of Long COVID post-hospitalisation on health and well-being. - We will review the outcomes of a local rehabilitation programme in addition to all existing studies that have trialled education and exercise-based rehabilitation for people with Long COVID. - We will use interviews to explore experiences of Long COVID, and views on a newly-developed rehabilitation programme for people with multiple LTCs.