Seton Hall University Libraries: Physical Therapy: covid-19 Resources

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COVID-19 Resources

Effect of Covid 19 on this population – what is known?

COVID-19 is effecting us all, one way or another. The research on this virus is constantly being produced and published at an alarming rate. Below are links to several resources about the disease, but keep in mind that this information is constantly changing.

General COVID-19 Resources

Some of these resources are unfiltered, meaning reports of primary research, individual studies that have not undergone systematic quality appraisal. Use these resources when you are having trouble finding answers in filtered resources.

LitCovid
LitCovid is a curated literature hub for tracking up-to-date scientific information about the 2019 novel Coronavirus. It is the most comprehensive resource on the subject, providing a central access to 9402 (and growing) relevant articles in PubMed. The articles are updated daily and are further categorized by different research topics and geographic locations for improved access.
The COVID Tracking Project
A collection of updating data on cases in the United States. Includes the option to link to an API for live data tracking and downloading for analysis.
WHO Database of global COVID-19 research
Rapid Reviews
The Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine created this resource for evidence synthesis and dissemination to the effort against the current COVID-19 pandemic.

Physical Therapy & COVID-19

Coronavirus Resources for the Physical Therapy Profession
Official guidance and best practices change rapidly as the COVID-19 outbreak continues to evolve. APTA is curating critical advice from trusted sources such as the CDC and CMS in addition to developing resources to support you during the pandemic.
Physical Therapist Management of Patients With Diagnosed or Suspected COVID-19
APTA is receiving many questions regarding management of patients during the pandemic — whether patients are asymptomatic, or with diagnosed or suspected COVID-19. The following information addresses many of your concerns, for outpatient, home health, long-term care facility, acute care, and school-based settings; as well as in the areas of post-intensive care syndrome and wound care management, and recommendations for helping your patients stay active while they’re at home.

Specific Populations

Older people and COVID‐19: Isolation, risk and ageism
A recent paper by Joanne Brooke and Debra Jackson published in the Journal of Clinical Nursing discusses how are at a higher risk of more serious and possibly fatal illness associated with COVID‐19.
Coronavirus and COVID-19: Caregiving for the Elderly
John Hopkins Medicine
People at Risk for Serious Illness from COVID-19 (CDC)
Includes information for older adults, people with HIV, people with asthma, pregnant women, and steps to prevent getting sick