Changes in Stroke Rehabilitation during the Sars-Cov-2 Shutdown in Switzerland.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Many stroke survivors require continuous outpatient rehabilitation therapy to maintain or improve their neurological functioning, independ-ence, and quality of life. In Switzerland and many other countries, the shutdown to contain SARS-CoV-2 infections led to mobility restrictions and a decrease in therapy delivery. This study investigated the impact of the COVID-19 shutdown on stroke survivors' access to therapy, physical activity, functioning and mood.

Methods

A prospective observational cohort study in stroke subjects. At 4 time-points (before, during, after the shutdown, and at 3-month follow-up), the amount of therapy, physical activities, motor func-tion, anxiety, and depression were assessed.

Results

Thirty-six community-dwelling stroke subjects (m

SUBMITTER: Held JPO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8902586 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature