Post-COVID-19 Chronic Fatigue and the Role of Energy Conservation and work Simplification Techniques: An Occupational Therapy Approach

Authors

  • Bhavna Bharati
  • Kirti Sundar Sahu

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37506/ijpot.v16i1.17740

Keywords:

COVID-19, Occupational therapy, Energy conservation technique, Activities of daily living, rehabilitation.

Abstract

The world is suffering from the COVID-19 pandemic, and all health care professionals are engaged
in basic life-saving measures. There is also an immense need for post COVID requirements, which is
unseen for this moment urgency. There are different symptoms seen in post-COVID discharge patients
which can be managed efficiently. One of the most common symptoms is fatigue. This is a time for
a collaborative and interdisciplinary approach and to deal with the issue holistically. There is energy
conservation, work simplification, assistive and adaptive technologies that can increase the quality of
life of post-discharge COVID patients. This paper aims to refocus on these methods and help them
attain a better life.

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Author Biographies

  • Bhavna Bharati

    Public HealthResearcher, Bhubaneswar Advanced Rehabilitation Center, Bhubaneswar, India

  • Kirti Sundar Sahu

    Public HealthResearcher, Bhubaneswar Advanced Rehabilitation Center, Bhubaneswar, India

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Published

2021-12-09

How to Cite

Post-COVID-19 Chronic Fatigue and the Role of Energy Conservation and work Simplification Techniques: An Occupational Therapy Approach. (2021). Indian Journal of Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy - An International Journal, 16(1), 1-5. https://doi.org/10.37506/ijpot.v16i1.17740