It's Corona Calling: Time for Telerehabilitation!

J Frailty Sarcopenia Falls

University of Alabama School of Medicine, Department of PM&R, USA.

Published: December 2020

AI Article Synopsis

  • The Covid-19 pandemic has significantly affected individuals with disabilities and the elderly, highlighting existing vulnerabilities.
  • The challenges posed by the pandemic resemble those from future disasters linked to climate change, necessitating proactive measures.
  • Rehabilitation professionals should collaborate globally to improve preparedness and adopt eco-friendly healthcare practices to ensure sustainable support for all.

Article Abstract

The Covid-19 pandemic has caused a disproportionate impact on people with disabilities and the elderly. Moreover, the pandemic can be likened to disasters caused by catastrophic weather events which will increase in the future in response to climate change. To forestall these threats, rehabilitation professionals must to come together internationally to prepare and proactively educate their peers and patients. This can be done through observance of such times as Day for Tomorrow. Moreover, rehabilitation professionals need to transition to greener forms of healthcare in order to assure that in the future we all sustain our abilities.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7711735PMC
http://dx.doi.org/10.22540/JFSF-05-086DOI Listing

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