Research Spotlight: Pandemic (Thursday)-Session Presentation

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Thank you for joining us today. In this session, several presenters shared their research on various aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Evan Zeldin presented a case study on multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MISC) , which is an acute complication of COVID-19. The patient in the case study was a five-year-old female who presented with fevers, cough, shortness of breath, and other symptoms. She developed complications, including febrile seizures, acute respiratory failure, and myocarditis. Dr. Zeldin discussed the diagnostic criteria for MISC and the multidisciplinary approach to managing this condition. Dr. Guzel presented a study on critical illness myopathy in post-COVID rehabilitation. The study found that patients who had severe COVID-19 infections and required intensive care may develop critical illness myopathy, which is a muscular disorder. The study also found that some patients developed peripheral neuropathies, likely due to the inflammatory state associated with COVID-19. Dr. Deo presented a study on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the inpatient clinical experience of physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists. The study found that while there was no significant impact on the number of admissions or medical emergencies, there was a slight decrease in work hours on admitting rotations. Dr. Zhao presented a study on work-related stress and mental health among physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists during the pandemic. The study found that therapists experienced increased stress and anxiety, especially if they were younger or had children at home. Finally, Dr. Lewis presented a study on the discharge destinations for patients hospitalized with COVID-19. The study found that the majority of patients were discharged home, while a smaller percentage were discharged to post-acute care facilities. Factors associated with going to a post-acute care facility included male sex, older age, longer hospital stay, and multiple comorbidities. These presentations provide valuable insights into the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on various aspects of patient care and healthcare professionals.

Keywords

COVID-19 pandemic

multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children

critical illness myopathy

post-COVID rehabilitation

inpatient clinical experience

work-related stress

mental health

discharge destinations