Patients living with "long Covid" faced "dismissal" and "gaslighting" from medical professionals, research has found.
A study by the University of Surrey found participants were relying on data self-gathered from smart watches and phones to track symptoms and advocate for diagnostic tests.
A total of 30 participants, aged between 25 and 62, were recruited from three online long Covid support groups and interviewed about their experiences living with the condition and using self-monitoring practices to track their symptoms.
NHS England has been contacted for comment.
Dr Sazana Jayadeva, a research fellow at the university, said a "shift was needed in medical culture" following the findings.
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