Impact of COVID-19 on Physiotherapy for Patients with Multiple Sclerosis in Spain: Adaptation and Challenges in the implementation of Telerehabilitation

Neurology Perspectives, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 100188 - 100188

Published: Feb. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Patient Perspectives on Healthcare Utilization During the COVID-19 Pandemic in People with Multiple Sclerosis—A Longitudinal Analysis

Healthcare, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 13(6), P. 646 - 646

Published: March 16, 2025

Background/Objectives: The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted healthcare systems globally, altering the management of chronic conditions like multiple sclerosis (MS) and interrupting regular monitoring support that people with MS (pwMS) typically need. aim this study was to examine changes in utilization resources over various periods during 2020 2021, assess how these affected perceptions pwMSregarding their care. Methods: A longitudinal survey conducted at Center University Hospital Dresden, Germany, involving four from April December 2021. assessed use resources, including consultations specialists, rehabilitative therapy facilities, unmet needs, across phases pandemic, encompassing both lockdown less restrictive periods. Results: At onset 2020, first lockdown, 750 questionnaires were evaluated. While most pwMS reported consistent medical care compared pre-pandemic levels, 19.2% had fewer general practitioner visits, 10.6% neurologist visits. During follow-up periods, generally remained stable, although there notable reductions by a subset participants. Conclusions: findings suggest therapeutic for Germany largely accessible However, also reveals certain gaps may be addressed incorporating digital technologies into rehabilitation, potentially enhancing future pandemics or similar situations.

Language: Английский

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Multiple Sclerosis and COVID-19: Health and healthcare access, health information and consumer co-created strategies for future access at times of crisis

Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 87, P. 105691 - 105691

Published: May 20, 2024

Language: Английский

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Changes in physiotherapy services and use of technology for people with multiple sclerosis during the COVID-19 pandemic

Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 71, P. 104520 - 104520

Published: Jan. 25, 2023

Language: Английский

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Impact of Covid-19 emergency on rehabilitation services for Multiple Sclerosis: An international RIMS survey

Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 67, P. 104179 - 104179

Published: Sept. 15, 2022

Covid-19 pandemic greatly impacted on the healthcare systems worldwide with negative consequences several aspects of clinical populations. For neurological chronic conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis (MS), rehabilitation activities have been suspended or postponed during pandemic. Rehabilitation is crucial for people MS (PwMS) because it promotes recovery from relapses and maximizes opportunities social participation. To better understand impact emergency services MS, European network in (RIMS) disseminated a survey to professionals (HPs) representatives (RSs), explore two different perspectives delivery usual circumstances emergency.The online was distributed July 9th September 20th, 2020. Besides general information responders (e.g. location center, memebership RIMS), collected service settings, specialities, types treatment), restrictions, use personal protective equipment, work), technologiesin rehabilitation.Twenty-two (RSs)and 143 health care responded. Most RSs HPs worked specialized including mixture all settings (i.e. inpatient, outpatient community setting). The majority adopted multidisciplinary framework, physical therapy, occupational service, speech language psychological support, dietary interventions, medical management, vocational cognitive rehabilitaton. Overall, most indicated they did not technologies their practice treatment assessment). However, depending type technology low-to-medium percentage declared some before crisis (5-55% 12-53% HPs) low planned after (0-14% 1-10% HPs). Moreover, feasible interventions deliverable through tele-rehabilitation were support considered necessary intervention be remotely implemented. Moderate feasibility (30-60%) reported hands-off aerobic exercise rehabilitation) whereas (<30%) hands-on interventions. Feasibility especially when tools used that are adaptable at-home hyperbaric oxygen therapy).The has stimulated find new solutions deliver alternative PwMS. In this context, role telemedicine continue at home, limit exposure infection. incorporated technologies. Therefore, implementation digital needs more attention towards education potentials simplification national system reimbursement procedures use.

Language: Английский

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Healthcare complexities during community crises: Recommendation for access to healthcare for Australians with multiple sclerosis

Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 71, P. 104531 - 104531

Published: Jan. 25, 2023

Language: Английский

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The Impact of COVID-19 on Fatigue in Multiple Sclerosis

International Journal of MS Care, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 26(Q3), P. 149 - 154

Published: Feb. 15, 2024

Although the COVID-19 quarantine required everyone to make lifestyle changes, it may have had especially profound implications for individuals who experience multiple sclerosis (MS)-related fatigue. Individuals with MS suffer from fatigue are at risk of worsening symptoms and already predisposed inactivity social isolation. The objective this study was examine impact national related restrictions on mental, emotional, physical in persons United States.

Language: Английский

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Despite the COVID-19 Pandemic, People with Chronic Neurological Disease (Multiple Sclerosis) are Trying to Maintain Physical Activity

Studia sportiva, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 16(2), P. 46 - 52

Published: Feb. 24, 2023

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune neurodegenerative disease. This disease can manifest itself in many different neurological symptoms such as (gait and balance impairment, sensory deficits, muscle weakness, spasticity, bladder fatigue, cognitive impairment etc.). For successful management not only pharmacological treatment important, but also healthy lifestyle including regular physical activity. However, pandemic restrictions limited access to sport facilities together with home-office regimen, increased the sedentary behaviour all population. The level of activity people MS Czech Republic remains unclear. Therefore, using an online cross-sectional survey we aimed evaluate (PA) during Covid-19 pandemic. Two hundred ninety-seven persons filled out survey, 83 % women, mean age 43.7 years (SD 11.3). Most respondents had mild moderate disability (74 %). During year 2020, 23 ceased their PA, 18 reduced 25 continued PA before, 11 20 did perform any past do so Aerobic was main type performed followed by health exercise yoga. Total 37 reported that fitness decreased pandemic. Key words: Covid-19, activity, exercise, multiple sclerosis

Language: Английский

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Identifying Preferences for Exercise and Sport in Australians With Mild Multiple Sclerosis: Looking Beyond Clinical Characteristics when Implementing Exercise Interventions

Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Nov. 26, 2024

Exercise is a salient component in delaying disability progression multiple sclerosis (MS). This study considers personal preferences regarding exercise program prescription and the resources needed to facilitate exercise.

Language: Английский

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Intervención y necesidades de formación de los fisioterapeutas durante la pandemia de COVID-19 en México

Investigación en Educación Médica, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 12(47), P. 8 - 21

Published: June 28, 2023

Introducción: En el confinamiento durante la pandemia por COVID-19, los sistemas de salud tuvieron que reorganizarse manera rápida y eficiente para atención estos pacientes. Asimismo, participación fisioterapeutas fue esencial en tratamiento rehabilitación pulmonar pacientes con COVID-19; sin embargo, existen pocos México especialidad terapia respiratoria. Objetivo: Describir corporales a se enfocaron las intervenciones manejo COVID-19 parte mexicanos, así como sus necesidades formación. Método: Se realizó una encuesta licenciatura laboraban ámbitos público privado periodo comprendido entre junio septiembre del 2021. Los fueron invitados través Facebook página web oficial Licenciatura Fisioterapia. Para conocer consistencia interna calculamos alfa Cronbach, cual resultó 0.76, basado elementos estandarizados. La incluyó preguntas relacionadas hacia formación tratar COVID-19. Resultados: Un total 312 participaron encuesta, cuales 112 cuyas principalmente al sistema musculoesquelético cardiorrespiratorio. El domicilio paciente unidad cuidados intensivos lugares donde más frecuentemente atendieron pacientes; 76.2% participantes reportaron necesidad conocimiento especializado mitad basó su guías práctica clínica. Conclusiones: mexicanos respiratorio, expresaron tener especializada área

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