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. 2023 Jan 31;20(3):2563. doi: 10.3390/ijerph20032563

Table 1.

PCC framework for defining the eligibility of the studies.

PCC Definitions
Population Patients with the post-COVID-19 condition People with neuropsychiatric, motor, or cardiopulmonary sequelae due to COVID-19 infection and who, from this, have some functional dependence to perform their daily activities [1].
Home caregiver Someone who takes care of the objectives established by a specialized institution or a directly responsible person. Their function ensures the assisted person’s well-being, health, food, personal hygiene, education, culture, recreation, and leisure. The person in the family or community provides care to another person of any age who requires care due to physical or mental limitations, with or without remuneration [13].
Concept Models of organization of support and home support Structured services include specific care actions for people, families, and caregivers to offer adequate conditions for care to preserve family and social life [13].
Context Post-COVID-19 Condition Illness that occurs in individuals with a history of probable or confirmed infection with SARS-CoV-2, usually 3 months after the onset of COVID-19, with symptoms that last for at least 2 months and cannot be explained by an alternative diagnosis. Common symptoms include fatigue, shortness of breath, and cognitive dysfunction [14].