[Occupational therapy intervention to improve autonomy in individuals postinfection by SARS-CoV-2].

Introduction: In the post-infection stage by SARS-CoV-2, the functional capacity of the person may be reduced, requiring admission to rehabilitation units.

Objective: To describe an occupational therapy program to improve the level of autonomy in the rehabilitation of individuals after the infection by SARS-CoV-2.

Material And Methods: Longitudinal observational study of 36 patients admitted between April and June 2020 to an intermediate care facility for functional rehabilitation after SARS-CoV-2 infection. Participants received an occupational therapy program and their autonomy in activities of daily living was evaluated at admission and discharge.

Results: Patients improved their autonomy in basic (P<.001) and instrumental (P<.001) activities of daily living after the treatment. However, patients but did not return to their baseline levels, especially in instrumental activities.

Conclusions: Rehabilitation programs that include occupational therapy are effective to improve the level of autonomy in individuals post-infection by SARS-CoV-2.