Point-of-Care Procedures in Physiatry: Practice Considerations During the Covid-19 Pandemic

Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2020 Jul;99(7):567-570. doi: 10.1097/PHM.0000000000001463.

Abstract

Coronavirus disease 2019 is an active pandemic that has required rapid conversion of practice patterns to mitigate disease spread. Although recommendations have been released for physicians to postpone elective procedures, the utility of common physiatry procedures and their infectious risk profile have yet to be clearly delineated. In this article, we describe an update on existing national recommendations and outline considerations as practitioners and institutions strive to meet the needs of patients with disabilities.

MeSH terms

  • Betacoronavirus*
  • COVID-19
  • Coronavirus Infections / therapy*
  • Disabled Persons / rehabilitation*
  • Humans
  • Mental Health Services / organization & administration*
  • Pandemics
  • Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine / standards
  • Pneumonia, Viral / therapy*
  • Point-of-Care Systems / organization & administration*
  • SARS-CoV-2
  • United States