Telework and telerehabilitation programs for workers with a stroke during the COVID-19 pandemic: A commentary.
Work
; 68(1): 77-80, 2021.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2198518
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, rehabilitation facilities have become less accessible for patients with a stroke. Lack of early, intensive rehabilitation misses the opportunity for recovery during the critical time window of endogenous plasticity and improvement post-stroke.OBJECTIVES:
The purpose of this commentary was to highlighting the benefits of telework and telerehabilitation programs for workers with a stroke during the COVID-19 pandemic.METHODS:
Relevant publications regarding the management of individuals with a stroke, telerehabilitation and teleworking in the setting of COVID-19 were reviewed.RESULTS:
Previous studies showed that telerehabilitation can effectively provide an alternate method of promoting recovery for patients with a stroke. With the physical distancing precautions in place for mitigating viral spread, teleworking can also provide a method for long term recovery and improvements in quality of life after a stroke.CONCLUSIONS:
Overall, this commentary addresses the benefits of physically distant, safe and effective alternatives to support individuals who live with a stroke during COVID-19 pandemic.Keywords
Full text:
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International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Work
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Disabled Persons
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Stroke
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Telerehabilitation
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Teleworking
Topics:
Long Covid
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Language:
English
Journal:
Work
Journal subject:
Occupational Medicine
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
WOR-203356
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