RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Rehabilitation after COVID-19: an evidence-based approach
JF Clinical Medicine
JO Clin Med
FD Royal College of Physicians
SP 359
OP 365
DO 10.7861/clinmed.2020-0353
VO 20
IS 4
A1 Derick T Wade
YR 2020
UL http://www.rcpjournals.org/content/20/4/359.abstract
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 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.