Changes in Physical Function and Physical Therapy Use in Older Veterans Not Infected by CoVID-19 Residing in Community Living Centers during the CoVID-19 Pandemic.

Alexander J GarbinFrank DeVoneThomas A BayerJennifer Stevens-LapsleyYasin AbulMriganka SinghCiera LeederChristopher HalladayKevin W McConeghyStefan GravensteinJames L Rudolph

Published in: Journal of the American Medical Directors Association (2024)

During early CoVID-19, physical function improved while the amount of PT received was maintained compared with pre-CoVID-19 for Veterans in VA CLCs. Short-stay residents experienced greater improvements in physical function and increases in PT use. These findings may be partly due to selection bias relating to Veterans admitted to CLCs during early CoVID-19.

Keyphrases

coronavirus disease
sars cov
respiratory syndrome coronavirus
healthcare
mental health
physical activity
community dwelling