TY - JOUR T1 - Rehabilitation after COVID-19: an evidence-based approach JF - Clinical Medicine JO - Clin Med SP - 359 LP - 365 DO - 10.7861/clinmed.2020-0353 VL - 20 IS - 4 AU - Derick T Wade Y1 - 2020/07/01 UR - http://www.rcpjournals.org/content/20/4/359.abstract N2 - 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 multidisciplinary 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. ER -