Alliance for Pandemic Preparedness
May 7, 2020
The War on COVID-19 Pandemic
Category: Article Summary
Topic: Clinical Characteristics and Health Care Setting
- COVID-19 results in debility and neurological, pulmonary, neuromuscular, and cognitive complications that make rehabilitation an important component of recovery. These authors describe anticipated demands and strategies to meet the needs of this population, including early initiation of rehabilitation during hospitalization, provision of education on self-care after discharge, and models for outpatient rehabilitation.
Lew et al. (May 4, 2020). The War on COVID-19 Pandemic. American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. https://doi.org/10.1097/PHM.0000000000001460