Capstones
Graduation Date
Winter 12-16-2022
Grading Professor
Emily Laber-Warren
Subject Concentration
Health & Science
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Abstract
Americans have had to adjust to new lifestyles as a result of the lingering symptoms associated with long COVID. Many have had no choice but to leave the workforce. Those with long COVID are putting the career paths they intended for themselves behind them, due to their inability to keep up with their jobs as a result of their lingering symptoms. Accommodations and resources on how those with long COVID can reenter back into the workforce are coming at a slow pace, as employers are not recognizing how to help those with long COVID stay and thrive in the workplace.
https://www.emilysauchelli.com/capstone-project-final
Recommended Citation
Sauchelli, Emily, "Careers Lost to Long COVID" (2022). CUNY Academic Works.
https://academicworks.cuny.edu/gj_etds/667
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Katie Blair, 35, sitting on the couch in her childhood living room in Wenatchee, Washington, wearing a sweatshirt that features her cat, Dolly Parton, and dog, Jolene. Taken on January 3, 2023. Photo by Emily Sauchelli.
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Katie Blair, 35, at a physical therapy session. She is seen working on strengthening her core, as she relies on a cane as a walking aide since she can't walk independently. Taken at Confluence Health in Wenatchee, Washington. Taken on January 5, 2023. Photo by Emily Sauchelli.
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Katie Blair, 35, at a physical therapy session with a PT assistant [left] and her physical therapist, Trisha Self, DPT [right] at Confluence Health in Wenatchee, Washington. Taken on January 5, 2023. Photo by Emily Sauchelli.
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Katie Blair, age 35, posing with her duck cane by her writing nook. This room has many special past memories for Blair. Taken at Blair’s childhood home in Wenatchee, Washington. Taken on January 4, 2023. Photo by Emily Sauchelli.
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Blair's orange-billed duck cane has been with her since the very beginning. The cane has helped her tremendously and helps her to lead a Taken at Blair's childhood home in Wenatchee, Washington. Taken on January 6, 2023. Photo by Emily Sauchelli.
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Katie Blair, age 35, at Linden Tree Park on the Columbia River in Wenatchee, Washington. Blair has lots of memories at this park and comes here to reflect on her experiences. She often finds this a place that allows her to get some exercise and find peace of mind. Taken on January 4, 2023. Photo by Emily Sauchelli.
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Blair, 35, walking with her duck cane outside in the snow in her backyard in Wenatchee, Washington. Taken on January 4, 2023. Photo by Emily Sauchelli.
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Blair, 35, loves animals, especially her rescue dog Jolene. Her psychiatrist recommended she get a dog because her long-covid symptoms were affecting her mental health. Taken on January 4, 2023. Photo by Emily Sauchelli.
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Blair, 35, smiling with Jolene by a playground in her backyard in Wenatchee, Washington. Taken on January 4, 2023. Photo by Emily Sauchelli.
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Rose Friedman, 26, lying down in her childhood bedroom in Midwood, Brooklyn. This is the only way she can sleep — on her side in the fetal position — due to enormous pain experienced by long-covid. Taken on April 26, 2023. Photo by Emily Sauchelli.
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Friedman uses her boots as a way to circulate blood flow back into her upper extremities. Taken in Midwood, Brooklyn on April 26, 2023. Photo by Emily Sauchelli.
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Paintings by Rose Friedman, 26, demonstrating artistic interpretations of long-covid. Taken in Midwood, Brooklyn on April 26, 2023. Photo by Emily Sauchelli.
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Paintings by Rose Friedman, 26, demonstrating artistic interpretations of long-covid. Taken in Midwood, Brooklyn on April 26, 2023. Photo by Emily Sauchelli.
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Paintings by Rose Friedman, 26, demonstrating artistic interpretations of long-covid. Taken in Midwood, Brooklyn on April 26, 2023. Photo by Emily Sauchelli.
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Paintings by Rose Friedman, 26, demonstrating artistic interpretations of long-covid. Taken in Midwood, Brooklyn on April 26, 2023. Photo by Emily Sauchelli.
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Paintings by Rose Friedman, 26, demonstrating artistic interpretations of long-covid. Taken in Midwood, Brooklyn on April 26, 2023. Photo by Emily Sauchelli.
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Paintings by Rose Friedman, 26, demonstrating artistic interpretations of long-covid. Taken in Midwood, Brooklyn on April 26, 2023. Photo by Emily Sauchelli.
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Friedman uses red light as a way to decrease inflammation in her joints. Taken in Midwood, Brooklyn on April 26, 2023. Photo by Emily Sauchelli.
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Friedman uses the Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) unit as another form of at home treatment, which is aimed at massaging her muscles. Taken in Midwood, Brooklyn on April 26, 2023. Photo by Emily Sauchelli.
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Friedman uses a nebulizer when she has trouble breathing and needs oxygen. It is another form of at home treatment she has in case of an emergency. Taken in Midwood, Brooklyn on April 26, 2023. Photo by Emily Sauchelli.
Katie Blair, 35, sitting on the couch in her childhood living room in Wenatchee, Washington, wearing a sweatshirt that features her cat, Dolly Parton, and dog, Jolene. Taken on January 3, 2023. Photo by Emily Sauchelli.
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Katie Blair, 35, at a physical therapy session. She is seen working on strengthening her core, as she relies on a cane as a walking aide since she can't walk independently. Taken at Confluence Health in Wenatchee, Washington. Taken on January 5, 2023. Photo by Emily Sauchelli.
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Katie Blair, 35, at a physical therapy session with a PT assistant [left] and her physical therapist, Trisha Self, DPT [right] at Confluence Health in Wenatchee, Washington. Taken on January 5, 2023. Photo by Emily Sauchelli.
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Katie Blair, age 35, posing with her duck cane by her writing nook. This room has many special past memories for Blair. Taken at Blair’s childhood home in Wenatchee, Washington. Taken on January 4, 2023. Photo by Emily Sauchelli.
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Blair's orange-billed duck cane has been with her since the very beginning. The cane has helped her tremendously and helps her to lead a Taken at Blair's childhood home in Wenatchee, Washington. Taken on January 6, 2023. Photo by Emily Sauchelli.
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Katie Blair, age 35, at Linden Tree Park on the Columbia River in Wenatchee, Washington. Blair has lots of memories at this park and comes here to reflect on her experiences. She often finds this a place that allows her to get some exercise and find peace of mind. Taken on January 4, 2023. Photo by Emily Sauchelli.
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Blair, 35, walking with her duck cane outside in the snow in her backyard in Wenatchee, Washington. Taken on January 4, 2023. Photo by Emily Sauchelli.
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Blair, 35, loves animals, especially her rescue dog Jolene. Her psychiatrist recommended she get a dog because her long-covid symptoms were affecting her mental health. Taken on January 4, 2023. Photo by Emily Sauchelli.
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Blair, 35, smiling with Jolene by a playground in her backyard in Wenatchee, Washington. Taken on January 4, 2023. Photo by Emily Sauchelli.
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Rose Friedman, 26, lying down in her childhood bedroom in Midwood, Brooklyn. This is the only way she can sleep — on her side in the fetal position — due to enormous pain experienced by long-covid. Taken on April 26, 2023. Photo by Emily Sauchelli.
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Friedman uses her boots as a way to circulate blood flow back into her upper extremities. Taken in Midwood, Brooklyn on April 26, 2023. Photo by Emily Sauchelli.
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Paintings by Rose Friedman, 26, demonstrating artistic interpretations of long-covid. Taken in Midwood, Brooklyn on April 26, 2023. Photo by Emily Sauchelli.
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Paintings by Rose Friedman, 26, demonstrating artistic interpretations of long-covid. Taken in Midwood, Brooklyn on April 26, 2023. Photo by Emily Sauchelli.
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Paintings by Rose Friedman, 26, demonstrating artistic interpretations of long-covid. Taken in Midwood, Brooklyn on April 26, 2023. Photo by Emily Sauchelli.
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Paintings by Rose Friedman, 26, demonstrating artistic interpretations of long-covid. Taken in Midwood, Brooklyn on April 26, 2023. Photo by Emily Sauchelli.
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Paintings by Rose Friedman, 26, demonstrating artistic interpretations of long-covid. Taken in Midwood, Brooklyn on April 26, 2023. Photo by Emily Sauchelli.
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Paintings by Rose Friedman, 26, demonstrating artistic interpretations of long-covid. Taken in Midwood, Brooklyn on April 26, 2023. Photo by Emily Sauchelli.
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Friedman uses red light as a way to decrease inflammation in her joints. Taken in Midwood, Brooklyn on April 26, 2023. Photo by Emily Sauchelli.
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Friedman uses the Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) unit as another form of at home treatment, which is aimed at massaging her muscles. Taken in Midwood, Brooklyn on April 26, 2023. Photo by Emily Sauchelli.
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Friedman uses a nebulizer when she has trouble breathing and needs oxygen. It is another form of at home treatment she has in case of an emergency. Taken in Midwood, Brooklyn on April 26, 2023. Photo by Emily Sauchelli.