| Literature DB >> 33547188 |
Oliver O'Sullivan1,2, R Barker-Davies1,3, R Chamley4,5, E Sellon5,6, D Jenkins5,6, R Burley7, L Holden6, A M Nicol8, R Phillip8, A N Bennett1,9, E Nicol6,10, D A Holdsworth11,5.
Abstract
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) causes significant mortality and morbidity, with an unknown impact in the medium to long term. Evidence from previous coronavirus epidemics indicates that there is likely to be a substantial burden of disease, potentially even in those with a mild acute illness. The clinical and occupational effects of COVID-19 are likely to impact on the operational effectiveness of the Armed Forces. Collaboration between Defence Primary Healthcare, Defence Secondary Healthcare, Defence Rehabilitation and Defence Occupational Medicine resulted in the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre COVID-19 Recovery Service (DCRS). This integrated clinical and occupational pathway uses cardiopulmonary assessment as a cornerstone to identify, diagnose and manage post-COVID-19 pathology. © Author(s) (or their employer(s)) 2021. No commercial re-use. See rights and permissions. Published by BMJ.Entities:
Keywords: cardiac epidemiology; infectious diseases; internal medicine; occupational & industrial medicine; primary care; rehabilitation medicine
Year: 2021 PMID： 33547188 DOI： 10.1136/bmjmilitary-2020-001681
Source DB: PubMed Journal: BMJ Mil Health ISSN： 2633-3767