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A report on the development of COVID-19 guidelines for rehabilitation professionals in African settings


Etienne Ngeh Ngeh
Nnenna Nina Chigbo
Zillah Whitehouse
Emelie Moris Anekwu
Lela Mukaruzima
Lungile Mtsetfwa
Rogers Kitur
Mary Wetani Agoriwo
Priscillah Ondoga
Maurice Douryang
Lynn Cockburn

Abstract

COVID-19 is the disease caused by SARS-COV-2, one of a large family of coronaviruses. Severe forms of the disease can lead to respiratory failure with multiple organ failure necessitating rehabilitation in both acute and long-term care. With the increasing prevalence of COVID-19 and rehabilitation needs, the African Rehabilitation Network (AFRENET) produced a guidance document to assist in reducing variation in clinical practice among rehabilitation professionals in the Africa Region. This report outlines the process of the guideline development.


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eISSN: 1937-8688