Occupational therapy in the treatment of Covid-19 patient dysphagia: a case
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.28957/rcmfr.v31n1a9Keywords:
Occupational therapy, deglutition disorders, coronavirus infections.Abstract
Occupational therapy is a fundamental aspect in the rehabilitation of any patient admitted to a hospital unit. Its use has shown great benefits in the recovery of patients and in their adaptation to daily life. Among these activities is feeding, so that the treatment of dysphagia is a fundamental pillar in the restoration of the basic activities of daily life.
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