Long Covid (Individuals with Ongoing COVID-19 Symptoms) Ongoing Effects

Comparison of Quality of Life and Functional Capacity of Long Covid Patients and Symptom-Free Volunteers: a Randomized Controlled Study

Persistent Covid-19 symptoms, known as long Covid, can impact healthcare provision. This study aimed to assess how symptoms persisting six months after Covid-19 affect quality of life and functional capacity.

Inclusion Criteria:

• The study included individuals who had Covid-19 disease at least 6-18 months ago, who agreed to participate, and who were diagnosed with Covid-19 by a health institu-tion during the disease period.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Individuals who were not between the ages of 18-65, who had cognitive and commu-nicative impairments, and who had orthopedic and neurological limitations that would prevent them from performing physical activity were excluded from the study.