[Feedback on post COVID-19 rehabilitation].

Area of Science:

• Medical Rehabilitation
• Infectious Diseases
• Critical Care Medicine

Background:

• The Coronavirus Disease 19 (COVID-19) pandemic, caused by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome-Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has strained healthcare systems globally.
• Many patients require rehabilitation due to persistent functional limitations following intensive care unit (ICU) stays or the infection itself.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe the experience of post-COVID-19 rehabilitation in Geneva.
• To illustrate the diverse symptoms and deficits encountered in patients recovering from COVID-19.

Main Methods:

• Retrospective case series analysis.
• Presentation of two clinical vignettes detailing patient recovery pathways.
• Focus on functional outcomes and rehabilitation strategies.

Main Results:

• Patients exhibit a wide spectrum of functional deficits post-COVID-19.
• Rehabilitation needs vary significantly based on initial disease severity and ICU duration.
• Clinical vignettes highlight challenges in managing diverse post-viral syndromes.

Conclusions:

• Post-COVID-19 rehabilitation is essential for addressing heterogeneous patient needs.
• Tailored rehabilitation programs are necessary to manage long-term functional impairments.
• Further research is needed to optimize rehabilitation protocols for COVID-19 survivors.