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The study aims to assess rehabilitation needs and preferences for medical choices among individuals with long COVID-19 in China.

March 22, 2026Open Access

Rehabilitation status and preference for medical choice behaviours of long COVID-19 in China: a national cross-sectional study and discrete choice experiment

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The study aims to assess rehabilitation needs and preferences for medical choices among individuals with long COVID-19 in China.
Conducted a national cross-sectional study across various regions of China.
Included analysis of rehabilitation status and preferences for medical choices using a discrete choice experiment.
Evaluated participant demographics and long COVID-19 symptoms.
A significant number of individuals reported mild long COVID-19 symptoms and functional limitations.
Ongoing screening for long COVID-19 needs was emphasized to prevent future public health issues.
Preferences for rehabilitation services varied, indicating a need for tailored approaches.

Abstract

A substantial proportion of individuals developed long COVID-19 symptoms and functional limitations, most of which were mild. These findings highlight the importance of ongoing screening and comprehensive, tailored rehabilitation services to promote recovery and avert a public health crisis of long COVID-19.

Rehabilitation status and preference for medical choice behaviours of long COVID-19 in China: a national cross-sectional study and discrete choice experiment

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