Updated resources were added to the online WFOT COVID-19 Resources Listing for occupational therapy,
Including the recently published WFOT journal articles:
For your information, updated resources were added to the online WFOT COVID-19 Resources Listing for occupational therapy, including the recently published WFOT journal articles:
- WFOT Bulletin Article - The Impact of COVID-19 for Occupational Therapy: Findings and recommendations of a global survey
- Work Journal Article – Was a Global Pandemic Needed to Adopt the Use of Telehealth During the Pandemic?
The articles outline the findings of an online survey conducted to inform support provided by WFOT during the pandemic. Analysis of the 2750 responses from 100 countries provided important recommendations for occupational therapy. The survey results also provided unique insight into occupational therapy use of telehealth during the pandemic.
New resources added to the listing from the World Health Organisation include:
- COVID-19 Clinical management: Living guidance (25 January 2021) - evidence-based guidelines for the acute care and rehabilitation of people with COVID-19
- COVID-19 and Rehabilitation online course – free online course regarding the rehabilitation needs of people affected by COVID-19.