Reclaiming health: a qualitative, explorative study of long covid recovery journeys involving mind-body approaches.

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The data of this study consist of interview data (transcripts), symptom questionnaires, Atlas.ti project files and personal notes. Only meta data are shared, given the sensitive nature of the data. Abstract of the study: Objective This study explored the recovery experiences of individuals who report having (largely) recovered from long covid and who attributed their improvement to mind-body approaches. Design, setting and participants We conducted an explorative qualitative study using purposive recruitment through social media and snowball sampling. Eighteen (18) adult women (aged 37-62 years), who self‑identified as having had long covid and having substantially recovered through mind-body approaches participated in semi‑structured interviews. Data were analysed using Saunders’ practical thematic analysis. Results Despite variation in personal narratives, a common trajectory emerged: participants moved away from a biomedical explanatory model towards one centred on nervous system dysregulation. This shift, sometimes following initial scepticism, was often described as a turning point, sparking hope and motivation to engage in self-directed strategies. Recovery was not…

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