News-Medical.Net November 27, 2025
Simon Fraser University

Preliminary results of a national survey conducted by researchers at the Simon Fraser University Faculty of Health Sciences (SFU FHS) has found that Canadians with Long COVID identified virtual healthcare services as essential to their care.

“Many of the 621 survey respondents from across the country shared how lifesaving and essential these virtual services are in providing accessibility to care that reduces risk of infections, travel time, and PEM”, shared FHS Research Fellow Kayli Jamieson, who also has Long COVID herself.

PEM, or Post-Exertional Malaise, is common in many people with Long COVID, meaning that physical, mental, or sensory activity triggers can cause a flare-up in symptoms lasting from hours to weeks. It is one of many factors that...

Today's Sponsors

Venturous
ZeOmega

Today's Sponsor

Venturous

Continue Reading

 
Topics: Digital Health, Healthcare System, Patient / Consumer, Provider, Public Health / COVID, Survey / Study, Technology, Trends
Related Articles:
Charted: Where measles is surging (again)
Flu Season Is a Stress Test. Our Healthcare System Keeps Failing.
Remembering A Global Health Hero
AAP Releases 2026 Child Vax Schedule, No Longer Endorses CDC's Version
Opinion: Our podcast ‘Why Should I Trust You?’ connects MAHA and public health. Here’s what we’ve learned

Share Article