PT - JOURNAL ARTICLE AU - Derick T Wade TI - Rehabilitation after COVID-19: an evidence-based approach AID - 10.7861/clinmed.2020-0353 DP - 2020 Jun 09 TA - Clinical Medicine PG - clinmed.2020-0353 4099 - http://www.rcpjournals.org/content/early/2020/06/08/clinmed.2020-0353.short 4100 - http://www.rcpjournals.org/content/early/2020/06/08/clinmed.2020-0353.full AB - After severe COVID-19 disease, many patients will experience a variety of problems with normal functioning and will require rehabilitation services to overcome these problems. The principles of and evidence on rehabilitation will allow an effective response. These include a simple screening process; use of a multi-disciplinary expert team; four evidence-based classes of intervention (exercise, practice, psychosocial support, and education particularly about self-management); and a range of tailored interventions for other problems. The large number of COVID-19 patients needing rehabilitation coupled with the backlog remaining from the crisis will challenge existing services. The principles underpinning vital service reconfigurations needed are discussed.