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- - The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted and worsened existing healthcare inequalities, particularly affecting individuals with disabilities and racial/ethnic minorities.
- - Certain groups, such as pregnant women, children, and older adults, may require specialized medical care during and after their illness.
- - To address these disparities, more research and clinical guidelines are needed to ensure equitable and individualized healthcare, with telemedicine potentially helping to bridge the care gap.
Article Abstract
The coronavirus disease-2019 pandemic exposed and expanded upon preexisting health care disparities. Individuals with disabilities and those who identify with racial/ethnic minority groups have been disproportionately adversely impacted. These inequities are likely present in the proportions of individuals impacted by post-acute sequelae of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection requiring specialized rehabilitation. Specific populations including, but not limited to pregnant, pediatric, and older individuals, may also necessitate tailored medical care during acute infection and beyond. Telemedicine may reduce the care gap. Further research and clinical guidance are needed to provide equitable, culturally competent, and individualized care to these historically or socially marginalized and underrepresented populations.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10063577 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.pmr.2023.03.005 | DOI Listing |
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