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. 2022 Mar 4;58(2):328–331. doi: 10.23736/S1973-9087.22.07497-4

Table II. —Distribution of studies by limitations of functioning of rehabilitation interest (LFRI), disease phase, and rehabilitation setting.

Classification Current update
(N.=41)
Total 3rd edition
(N.=148)
N. % Citation N. %
LFRI
Nervous system structures/functions 7 17.1 2-8 20 13.5
Respiratory structures/functions 11 26.8 9-19 53 35.8
Digestive functions 0 0 1 0.7
Cardiovascular functions 0 0 4 2.7
Any other body structure and function 20 48.8 20-39 58 39.2
Any activity limitation and participation restriction 3 7.3 40-42 13 8.8
Disease phase
Acute covid-19 infection 6 14.6 8, 11-13, 33, 35 13 8.8
Ongoing symptomatic COVID-19 5 12.2 9, 10, 30, 31, 39 36 24.3
Post COVID-19 condition 29 70.7 2, 3, 5-7, 14-29, 32, 34, 36-38, 40-42 96 64.9
Impact of COVID-19 (any phase) on people with disability 1 2.4 4 3 2.0
Rehabilitation setting
Rehabilitation in acute care 3 7.3 11, 12, 35 5 3.4
Postacute specialized 3 7.3 6, 17, 20 5 3.4
Postacute general 2 4.9 23, 26 8 5.4
Specialized outpatient 1 2.4 37 7 4.7
General outpatient 0 0 2 1.3
Home-care 3 7.3 13, 32, 33 13 8.8
Rehabilitation in social assistance 0 0 1 0.7
NA * 29 70.7 2-5, 7-10, 14-16, 18, 19, 21, 22, 24, 25, 27-31, 34, 36, 38-42 107 72.3

NA: not applicable. *A high proportion of studies reported LFRI in COVID-19 survivors, without focusing on a rehabilitation program.