Disparities in the allocation of inpatient physical and occupational therapy services for patients with COVID-19.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Survivors of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) experience significant morbidity with reduced physical function and impairments in activities of daily living. The use of in-hospital rehabilitation therapy may reduce long-term impairments.

Objective

To determine the frequency of therapy referral and treatment amongst hospitalized COVID-19 patients, assess for disparities in referral and receipt of therapy, and identify potentially modifiable factors contributing to disparities in therapy allocation.

Design, setting and participants

Retrospective cohort study using data collected from the University of Colorado Health Data Compass data warehouse assessing therapy referral rates and estimated delivery based on available administrative billing.

Measurements

SUBMITTER: Jolley S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9088325 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature