Evolution of rehabilitation services in response to a global pandemic: reflection on opportunities and challenges ahead

Fransiska M. Bossuyt; Yelena Bogdanova; Yelena Bogdanova; Kristine T. Kingsley; Kristine T. Kingsley; Thomas F. Bergquist; Stephanie A. Kolakowsky-Hayner; Zaliha Binti Omar; Zaliha Binti Omar; Evguenia S. Popova; Mari Tobita; Mari Tobita; Fofi Constantinidou

doi:10.3389/fresc.2023.1173558

Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences (May 2023)

Evolution of rehabilitation services in response to a global pandemic: reflection on opportunities and challenges ahead

Fransiska M. Bossuyt,
Yelena Bogdanova,
Yelena Bogdanova,
Kristine T. Kingsley,
Kristine T. Kingsley,
Thomas F. Bergquist,
Stephanie A. Kolakowsky-Hayner,
Zaliha Binti Omar,
Zaliha Binti Omar,
Evguenia S. Popova,
Mari Tobita,
Mari Tobita,
Fofi Constantinidou

Affiliations

Fransiska M. Bossuyt: Neuro-musculoskeletal Functioning and Mobility Group, Swiss Paraplegic Research, Nottwil, Switzerland
Yelena Bogdanova: Department of Psychiatry, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, United States
Yelena Bogdanova: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, VA Boston Healthcare System, Boston, MA, United States
Kristine T. Kingsley: Institute of Emotional and Cognitive Wellness, New York, NY, United States
Kristine T. Kingsley: Department of Psychology, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY, United States
Thomas F. Bergquist: Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, United States
Stephanie A. Kolakowsky-Hayner: Department of Research and Clinical Outcomes, Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network, Allentown, PA, United States
Zaliha Binti Omar: Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Zaliha Binti Omar: Department of Rehabilitation Medicine 1, Fujita Health University, Aichi, Japan
Evguenia S. Popova: 0Department of Occupational Therapy, Rush University, Chicago, IL, United States
Mari Tobita: 1Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center, Downey, CA, United States
Mari Tobita: 2Rancho Research Institute, Downey, CA, United States
Fofi Constantinidou: 3Center for Applied Neuroscience & Department of Psychology, University of Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3389/fresc.2023.1173558
Journal volume & issue: Vol. 4

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The rapidly evolving COVID-19 public health emergency has disrupted and challenged traditional healthcare, rehabilitation services, and treatment delivery worldwide. This perspective paper aimed to unite experiences and perspectives from an international group of rehabilitation providers while reflecting on the lessons learned from the challenges and opportunities raised during the COVID-19 pandemic. We discuss the global appreciation for rehabilitation services and changes in access to healthcare, including virtual, home-based rehabilitation, and long-term care rehabilitation. We illustrate lessons learned by highlighting successful rehabilitation approaches from the US, Belgium, and Japan.

Published in Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences

ISSN: 2673-6861 (Online)
Publisher: Frontiers Media S.A.
Country of publisher: Switzerland
LCC subjects: Medicine: Other systems of medicine; Medicine: Medicine (General): Medical technology
Website: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/rehabilitation-sciences#

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