Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Approach May Improve Long COVID Symptoms, Boost Physical Function

Rehabilitation involving cognitive behavioral therapy could help improve functional capacity for those with post–COVID-19 condition, also known as long COVID, according to a randomized clinical trial published in JAMA Network Open. Patients who had undergone a brief outpatient program incorporating cognitive and behavioral approaches reported greater improvements in physical function after 1 year than those who had undergone rehabilitation care as usual.