Impact of an Interdisciplinary Team and Traditional Therapy on Functional Recovery of Patients With Covid-19 in Inpatient Rehabilitation

Occup Ther Health Care. 2024 Jul;38(3):550-566. doi: 10.1080/07380577.2023.2243518. Epub 2023 Aug 3.

Abstract

This is a retrospective study that evaluated the medical charts of prior patients who were admitted to a hospital with the coronavirus, to trace changes in their function-based capabilities after receiving inpatient rehabilitation. Data related to demographics and comorbidities as well as self-care and functional mobility capabilities were reviewed at admission and discharge. Under the care of an interdisciplinary team and traditional therapy, patients with Covid-19 in this study demonstrated positive recoveries. The results suggested the effectiveness of having an interdisciplinary model and the potential influence of demographics and comorbidities on recovery from the Covid-19 virus.

Keywords: Coronavirus; covid-19; inpatient rehabilitation; occupational therapy; physical therapy.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • COVID-19* / rehabilitation
  • Female
  • Hospitalization
  • Humans
  • Inpatients*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Occupational Therapy / methods
  • Patient Care Team*
  • Recovery of Function*
  • Retrospective Studies
  • SARS-CoV-2
  • Self Care