Post-Covid-19 symptoms, subjective work ability and sick leave 2 years after acute infection: results from a population-based long COVID study

The post-COVID syndrome (PCS) is associated with reduced work ability, increased sick leave and delayed return to work. Yet, the relationship is complex due to a heterogeneous set of PCS symptoms and the multifaceted nature of work ability.

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Main Authors: Braig, Stefanie (Author) , Peter, Raphael S. (Author) , Nieters, Alexandra (Author) , Kräusslich, Hans-Georg (Author) , Brockmann, Stefan O. (Author) , Göpel, Siri (Author) , Merle, Uta (Author) , Steinacker, Jürgen M. (Author) , Kern, Winfried V. (Author) , Rothenbacher, Dietrich (Author)
Format: Article (Journal)
Language:English
Published: 30 December 2025
In: BMC public health
Year: 2025, Volume: 26, Pages: 1-11
ISSN:1471-2458
DOI:10.1186/s12889-025-26066-w
Online Access:Verlag, kostenfrei, Volltext: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-26066-w
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Author Notes:Stefanie Braig, Raphael S. Peter, Alexandra Nieters, Hans-Georg Kräusslich, Stefan O. Brockmann, Siri Göpel, Uta Merle, Jürgen M. Steinacker, Winfried V. Kern, Dietrich Rothenbacher and EPILOC Phase 3a Study Group
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Summary:The post-COVID syndrome (PCS) is associated with reduced work ability, increased sick leave and delayed return to work. Yet, the relationship is complex due to a heterogeneous set of PCS symptoms and the multifaceted nature of work ability.
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ISSN:1471-2458
DOI:10.1186/s12889-025-26066-w