1.A hybrid home rehabilitation program for Moyamoya Disease to facilitate return to work and functional independence: A case report from a developing country during the COVID-19 pandemic
Emmanuel S. Navarroza ; Carl Froilan D. Leochico ; Madel F. Brigola ; Dannelle Ann P. Iniba
Acta Medica Philippina 2023;57(12):73-77
A 35-year-old female, right-handed, non-hypertensive, and non-diabetic Filipino presented with decreased verbal output and weakness of the right upper and lower extremities during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Cerebral angiography showed bilateral steno-occlusive disease, which was consistent with Moyamoya disease. She underwent inpatient rehabilitation consisting of physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Rehabilitation posthospital discharge was continued using a hybrid rehabilitation approach with a mixed in-person home rehabilitation and remote telerehabilitation. The hybrid approach helped ensure continuity of rehabilitation care, minimize travel and exposure to the hospital or community amid the COVID-19 risks, and reduce costs, without entirely losing the benefits that could only be obtained from hands-on therapeutic evaluation and treatment. After six months of hybrid rehabilitation, the patient was able to return to work and regain functional independence.
Telerehabilitation
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COVID-19
2.A hybrid home rehabilitation program for Moyamoya disease to facilitate return to work and functional independence: A case report from a developing country during the COVID-19 pandemic
Emmanuel S. Navarroza ; Carl Froilan D. Leochico ; Madel F. Brigola ; Dannelle Ann P. Iniba
Acta Medica Philippina 2020;54(Online):1-5
A 35-year-old female, right-handed, non-hypertensive, and non-diabetic Filipino presented with decreased verbal output and weakness of the right upper and lower extremities during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Cerebral angiography showed bilateral steno-occlusive disease, which was consistent with Moyamoya disease. She underwent inpatient rehabilitation consisting of physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Rehabilitation posthospital discharge was continued using a hybrid rehabilitation approach with a mixed in-person home rehabilitation and remote telerehabilitation. The hybrid approach helped ensure continuity of rehabilitation care, minimize travel and exposure to the hospital or community amid the COVID-19 risks, and reduce costs, without entirely losing the benefits that could only be obtained from hands-on therapeutic evaluation and treatment. After six months of hybrid rehabilitation, the patient was able to return to work and regain functional independence.
Telerehabilitation
;
COVID-19