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PM&R’s Role with Combating Long COVID - video
PM&R’s Role with Combating Long COVID - video
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The panel discussed the impact of long COVID and post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC) on patients, as well as the role of physiatrists in managing these patients. They emphasized the need for interdisciplinary rehabilitation across the continuum of care, including during the acute hospital stay, inpatient rehabilitation, and outpatient rehabilitation. The panel also discussed specific symptoms associated with long COVID and PASC, such as fatigue, cognitive fog, psychological symptoms, and autonomic dysfunction. They highlighted the importance of a comprehensive evaluation and individualized treatment plans for patients experiencing these symptoms. The panel mentioned the development of post-COVID clinics and the need for clinical protocols and guidelines for managing long COVID and PASC patients. They also mentioned the use of different rehabilitation strategies, such as cardiac rehabilitation and pulmonary rehabilitation, to address specific symptoms and improve functional outcomes. The panel acknowledged the economic impact of COVID-19 on patients and the additional stress and challenges it can cause. Overall, the panel emphasized the important role of physiatrists in coordinating and providing rehabilitation care for long COVID and PASC patients and the need for further research and collaboration in this field.
Keywords
long COVID
PASC
physiatrists
rehabilitation
symptoms
evaluation
treatment plans
post-COVID clinics
rehabilitation strategies
functional outcomes
research
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