Improving Care for Veterans with Long-COVID Using Concordant Care Training for VA Clinicians

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are investigating a care approach called Concordant Care to improve how Veterans with Long-COVID are treated. This approach focuses on validating the patients experience, building a shared understanding of Long-COVID, and creating personalized action plans to manage the condition. The study addresses the current lack of training for clinicians on providing this care to Veterans with poorly understood conditions like Long-COVID. The study has two parts. In Part 1, researchers will adapt and refine Concordant Care training through interviews and focus groups with Veterans and primary care providers. In Part 2, a randomized trial will compare clinicians receiving Concordant Care training to those receiving an education packet about Long-COVID. Clinicians in the training group will complete online modules, participate in tele-mentoring sessions, receive reminder tools, and Veterans will get prompts to discuss their Long-COVID with their clinicians. Veterans participating in the study will complete assessments before and about three months after their appointments with participating clinicians. Researchers will evaluate changes in clinicians use of recommended care practices and Veterans perceptions of shared understanding. They will also measure patient satisfaction, adherence to care, and disability related to Long-COVID. The study will monitor outcomes over this timeframe to explore the effectiveness of Concordant Care training.

Care for Veterans Post-COVID-19