We initially assume that from 10 to 30 percent. people after falling ill with COVID-19 may require rehabilitation - told PAP the plenipotentiary of the Minister of He alth for postovid rehabilitation and from Wednesday a member of the Council for COVID-19, prof. Jan Angielniak.
On Wednesday, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki inaugurated the session of the COVID-19 Council. plenipotentiary of the Minister of He alth for postovid rehabilitation - prof. Jan Specjielniak, who has been running a pilot program in this area for a year at the Ministry of Interior and Administration hospital in Głuchołazy.
As prof. Specielniak, the effects of the coronavirus on the human body are not fully described, and the long-term effects of COVID-19 on patients still require observation.
"It is estimated that 10 to 30 percent of people who have contracted COVID-19 may have long-term symptoms of such intensity and bothersome that it is necessary to restore them to normal functioning. there will be rehabilitation. It will not always be a procedure that requires a stay in the hospital. However, before preparing the appropriate procedures for patients after COVID-19, we need to establish and organize many things so that the centers that will offer comprehensive rehabilitation can meet all the requirements "- emphasized prof. The detail.
The expert admitted that the group of people eligible for rehabilitation is growing. The group of people with cardiovascular and respiratory system ailments after COVID-19 was joined by people with motor, neurological and psychological-psychiatric problems. According to prof. Especially children should be considered for postovid rehabilitation.
"One of the principles of effective rehabilitation is that it is early and continuous. Some patients who experience various symptoms during covid will require diagnosis and treatment after the coronavirus infection is over. Unfortunately, some of these people show symptoms only after some time. This, in turn, will force an appropriate qualification procedure for rehabilitation. Fortunately, not all patients have to be qualified for inpatient or specialist rehabilitation. " - he continued.