Objective: To describe the sociodemographic features, impairments, and functional changes of COVID-19-positive individuals who underwent inpatient rehabilitation at three rehabilitation hospitals in Toronto, Canada Design: Retrospective chart review of patients admitted to three COVID-19 rehabilitation units between 20 April 2020 and 3 June 2020 Sociodemographic factors, impairments, length of stay, and Functional Independence Measure data were reported Results: A total of 41 patients were included in this study, including 22 males and 19 females The median age was 75 years Thirty-six percent of patients were admitted to the intensive care unit during their acute stay The most commonly affected body functions were: neuromusculoskeletal (73 2%);combined cardiovascular, haematological, immunological, and respiratory (65 9%);and mental functions (29 3%) Median total Functional Independence Measure score was 85 at admission and 108 5 at discharge Conclusion: This study represents some of the first data on the characteristics and outcomes of COVID-19-positive individuals admitted to inpatient rehabilitation in Toronto, Canada early in the COVID-19 pandemic
Characteristics and outcomes of COVID-19-Positive Individuals Admitted for Inpatient Rehabilitation in Toronto, Canada