[Evidence summary:] What models of care are available for patients recovering from COVID-19 with persisting symptoms? What models of care are available for long COVID, or post-acute sequelae of COVID-19? [v1.0]
dc.contributor.author | National Health Library & Knowledge Service (NHLKS) | |
dc.contributor.author | Leen, Brendan | |
dc.contributor.author | White, Gethin | |
dc.contributor.author | McCarthy, Siobhán | |
dc.contributor.author | Fleming, Catherine | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2021-06-28T10:33:59Z | |
dc.date.available | 2021-06-28T10:33:59Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2021-06-18 | |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10147/629794 | |
dc.description | COVID-19 has resulted in a growing population of individuals with a range of persistent symptoms that develop during or after SARS-CoV-2 infection, continue for ≥ 12 weeks, and are not explained by an alternative diagnosis. Significant physical, psychological, and cognitive impairments may persist despite clinical resolution of the infection. Post-acute COVID-19 rehabilitation will assume increasing importance as a surge of patients are discharged from hospital, placing a burden on health systems. The rehabilitation needs of patients are varied and multi-faceted, and post COVID-19 clinics should offer multidisciplinary assessments. Experience from recently established COVID-19 recovery services in Ireland and Britain suggests that significant physical, psychological and cognitive impairments may persist; and that multidisciplinary teams should integrate respiratory, cardiology, rheumatology, radiology, psychology and immunology services into an holistic post-discharge model of follow-up. Emerging literature emphasizes the importance of assessment of post-acute COVID-19 patients after discharge; and of preparedness with appropriate clinical rehabilitation pathways. Initial multidisciplinary assessment post-COVID-19 may play a role in reducing unnecessary chest X-rays and clinic appointments, and in helping to focus on those most likely to require follow-up. | en_US |
dc.language.iso | en | en_US |
dc.publisher | Health Service Executive | en_US |
dc.subject | CORONAVIRUS | en_US |
dc.subject | COVID-19 | en_US |
dc.subject | MODELS OF CARE | en_US |
dc.subject | RECOVERY | en_US |
dc.subject | REHABILITATION | en_US |
dc.title | [Evidence summary:] What models of care are available for patients recovering from COVID-19 with persisting symptoms? What models of care are available for long COVID, or post-acute sequelae of COVID-19? [v1.0] | en_US |
dc.type | Other | en_US |
refterms.dateFOA | 2021-06-28T10:34:00Z |
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Evidence summaries and reviews on the management and treatment of Novel Coronavirus Covid-19 and other clinical topics