[ORGANIZATION OF MEDICAL REHABILITATION OF PATIENTS WITH COVID-19 IN THE POST-HOSPITAL PERIOD]

Area of Science:

• Medical Rehabilitation
• Public Health
• Infectious Diseases

Background:

• The COVID-19 pandemic created significant challenges for healthcare systems, particularly in organizing medical rehabilitation for affected patients.
• Patients recovering from COVID-19, especially those requiring artificial ventilation, face a high risk of developing persistent physical, mental, and cognitive impairments.
• Post-COVID conditions, including acute (lasting >3 weeks) and chronic (lasting >12 weeks) syndromes, manifest with diverse symptoms like fatigue, respiratory distress, and cognitive deficits.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present a structured approach to the medical rehabilitation of patients diagnosed with COVID-19.
• To highlight the importance of specialized care for individuals experiencing post-ventilation complications and associated disorders.
• To detail the stages, monitoring, and therapeutic interventions essential for comprehensive COVID-19 patient rehabilitation.

Main Methods:

• The article reviews the organizational framework and methodologies for COVID-19 patient rehabilitation.
• It emphasizes dynamic monitoring and the implementation of preventive measures against potential complications.
• Key rehabilitation components discussed include physiotherapy procedures and tailored physical therapy regimens.

Main Results:

• The study identifies common post-COVID symptoms such as shortness of breath, fatigue, anosmia, myalgia, tachycardia, headaches, anxiety, memory loss, and concentration difficulties.
• It underscores the necessity of a phased approach to rehabilitation, addressing both acute and chronic post-COVID conditions.
• The integration of physiotherapy and physical therapy is presented as crucial for patient recovery.

Conclusions:

• Effective medical rehabilitation is vital for managing the diverse and long-lasting effects of COVID-19.
• A systematic approach involving dynamic monitoring, complication prevention, and tailored physical and physiotherapy interventions is recommended.
• Addressing the physical, mental, and cognitive sequelae of COVID-19 is essential for improving patient outcomes and quality of life post-infection.