The Role of Occupational Therapy in The Management of Covid-19 in Nigeria

Authors

  • Anthony Oluwaseun Jejelaye Physio Centers of Africa
  • Kehinde Olagunju Faculty of Medical Rehabilitation, University of Medical Science, Ondo, Ondo State, Nigeria
  • Benjamin Ahanonun 44 Nigeria Army Reference Hospital, Kaduna
  • Sunday Adebayo University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin
  • Omokolade Abioye University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin
  • Akinwole Adeoso Concept One Medical Center, Lagos
  • Oluwaseyi Ojurongbe Federal School of Occupational Therapy, Lagos
  • Victor Iki Federal Medical Center, Abeokuta
  • Olumide Ayoola Olaoye Obafemi Awolowo UniversityTeaching Hospital, Ile-Ife.

Keywords:

Covid-19, Occupational Therapy, Nigeria, Guideline, Position Paper

Abstract

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an infectious illness caused by a new coronavirus leading to fever, tiredness, and respiratory symptoms such as dry cough and difficulty in breathing. The case presentations could be mild, moderate, or severe. Severe cases can ultimately lead to pneumonia, severe acute respiratory syndrome, and death. The World Health Organization (WHO) affirms that the virus spreads from person to person through droplets and contact means. In a bid to stop the spread and mitigate the effect of the pandemic, lockdown or social distancing recommendation has been instituted by most of the affected countries in the world, including Nigeria. This lockdown has therefore led to a sweeping interruption of the daily life pattern of people and communities across the globe";impacting their health and wellbeing particularly on mental health, fitness, and occupational health.

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Published

2020-10-08

How to Cite

Jejelaye, A. O., Olagunju, K., Ahanonun, B., Adebayo, S., Abioye, O., Adeoso, A., … Olaoye, O. A. (2020). The Role of Occupational Therapy in The Management of Covid-19 in Nigeria. The Nigerian Health Journal, 20(2), 78–82. Retrieved from https://tnhjph.com/index.php/tnhj/article/view/477

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