Optimizing Long COVID Outcomes: Insights from a Survey of U.S. Occupational Therapists

Authors

Malachy J. Clancy, PhD, OTR/L, BCPR, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Robert Dekerlegand, PT, MPT, PhD, CCS, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow

Document Type

Poster

Publication Date

1-9-2025

Keywords

Long COVID

Comments

Presented at the AOTA INSPIRE 2025 Annual Conference & Expo.

Abstract

Background & Purpose

• Upwards of 15% of individuals infected with SARS-CoV-2 may develop “Long COVID” with persistent physical, cognitive, and/or mental symptoms potentially amendable to occupational therapy.
• Variability exists in the rehabilitation approach for individuals receiving occupational therapy for this novel condition.
• Clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) and other evidence-based resources exist to help standardized rehabilitation; however, it is unknown if occupational therapists (OTs) are aware of these resources and applying them in the management of individuals with Long COVID.
• We surveyed OTs in the contiguous United States (U.S.) to explore their awareness and application of Long COVID CPGs along with their general awareness of this condition.

Recommended Citation

Clancy, PhD, OTR/L, BCPR, Malachy J. and Dekerlegand, PT, MPT, PhD, CCS, Robert, "Optimizing Long COVID Outcomes: Insights from a Survey of U.S. Occupational Therapists" (2025). Department of Occupational Therapy Posters and Presentations. Paper 89.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/otpresentations/89

Language

English