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Many patients hospitalized due to COVID-19 presented with varying degrees of impairments and disabilities mostly attributed to prolonged ICU stay. The consequences of severe respiratory illness and longer duration of ICU stay can lead to long-term physical, emotional, and cognitive dysfunction. The rehabilitation department at SBH Health System had its own set of challenges and had to quickly adapt to constant changes and needs of the patients. This chapter focuses on the important role of rehabilitation in pandemic response, restoring function, and recovery of COVID-19 survivors. It outlines the effectiveness of prone positioning and early mobilization that can make a significant difference in the patients’ long-term quality of life. The integrated approach to discharge planning with multidisciplinary involvement facilitated a smooth transition from the hospital to their home. This helped as demands for post-acute care needs increased whether it was skilled nursing facilities for short-term rehabilitation, home care services, or outpatient services, including virtual rehabilitation or telehealth.
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Sabino, J.S., Dolera, J.S., Constante, G.H. (2022). Rehabilitation. In: Shabsigh, R. (eds) Health Crisis Management in Acute Care Hospitals . Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-95806-0_9
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