ITU Occupational Therapist shares insight into their role during COVID-19
Occupational therapy is all about promoting people’s independence and engagement in daily activities.
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Coronavirus accelerating innovations with novel virtual clinic for patients with cardiac implant devices
Cardiac scientists at Barts Health NHS Trust have established a novel virtual clinic for newly implanted devices, such as pacemakers and defibrillators, during the coronavirus pandemic.
Diary entries of a physiotherapist during COVID-19
Vikki Ridley, highly specialist respiratory physiotherapist at St Bartholomew's Hospital, provides an honest diary entry on how her work and experiences have changed due to Covid-19.
"They reassured me that I’m in the best hands"
Dan, who lives with cystic fibrosis, was admitted to ICU at St Bartholomew’s Hospital in March where he was tested positive for Covid-19.
“Some of my friends think I’m mad but I absolutely love it!” – Irene on volunteering during a pandemic
After leaving her job earlier in the year, Irene decided to pursue a great passion of hers – volunteering. No one could have predicted that within a few weeks she would be on the frontline of the coronavirus outbreak at St Bartholomew’s Hospital.