Return to work considerations in the lingering COVID-19 Era: Long COVID, multiple chemical sensitivity, and universal design

Kimberly Wickert, Judiann Mc Crone Romeo, Phillip Rumrill, Kathleen Sheppard-Jones, Sara Mccurry

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Abstract

This article discusses how COVID-19 has impacted the American workforce, symptoms of Long COVID syndrome, Multiple Chemical Sensitivity, and ways to avoid triggering its symptoms when sanitizing the workplace and using Universal Design practices to increase accessibility and decrease transmission of COVID-19 among workers. Interface with healthcare providers, rehabilitation professionals, and employers is emphasized.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)355-360
Number of pages6
JournalWork
Volume73
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - 2022

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Funding

Preparation of this article was funded by the U.S. Department of Labor and the Social Security Administration under a grant award of $21,600,000 to the Kentucky Office of Employment and Training that will be incrementally provided. 100% of grant funding is from U.S. Federal funds. This document does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S. Department of Labor or the Social Security Administration, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.

FundersFunder number
Kentucky Office of Employment and Training
U.S. Department of Labor
U.S. Social Security Administration

    Keywords

    • COVID-19
    • accessibility
    • long COVID
    • universal design

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • Rehabilitation
    • Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

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