Recommendations for Preparedness of Medical Rehabilitation Services in Thailand during COVID-19 Outbreak

Authors

  • Pattanakuhar S Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Thailand
  • Suksathien R Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Maharat Nakhon Ratchasima Hospital, Thailand
  • Thirapatarapong W Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol, Bangkok, Thailand

Keywords:

Rehabilitation services, COVID-19, Recommendations, Pulmonary rehabilitation

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2020-04-28

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