Quality improvement of Interdisciplinary Rehabilitation for COVID-19 started in the ICU

Many people affected by COVID-19 and treated in an ICU are unable to resume their previous position in society. Goal Our research proposal focuses on the relationship between person-oriented interdisciplinary treatment (medical specialist rehabilitation) of ICU patients with COVID-19 and their long-term functioning in the areas of exercise tolerance, lung function, cognitive functioning, mood and daily activities/participation. Research design This research complements knowledge about COVID-19 by focusing on the early, critical phase in two work packages. Work package 1, quantitative research, inventories and analyzes the method of rehabilitation treatment during the pandemic using existing data from Dutch hospitals. Work package 2, qualitative research, evaluates the implementation of the rehabilitation treatment provided through semi-structured focus group interviews with healthcare professionals working during the pandemic. Executive parties Máxima Medical Center, Adelante Zorggroep, Rivierenland Hospital, Medisch Spectrum Twente, Elizabeth Tweesteden Hospital, Amsterdam UMC, Erasmus MC and UMC Utrecht. Context This research is one of the studies in the field of research into optimal medical specialist care for COVID-19. The aim of the studies is to answer important knowledge gaps in the field of treatment. ZonMw facilitates these studies in the COVID-19 Treatment sub-programme to contribute to promoting optimal care for COVID-19. The knowledge gaps have been identified by the Multidisciplinary COVID-19 Science Committee of the Federation of Medical Specialists (FMS). More information Main applicant, project leader and secretary: Dr. CD. Bakker (Máxima Medical Center)