TABLE 1

The eight clinical priorities and questions addressed by this Task Force

1Are there features of the acute disease characteristics which predict long-term consequences?
2Which follow-up strategies relate to thromboembolic events?
3Which follow-up strategies relate to pulmonary physiology?
4Which follow-up strategies relate to imaging?
5Which follow-up strategies relate to infection control?
6Which follow-up strategies relate to cognitive, psychological and quality-of-life consequences?
7Which follow-up strategies relate to disability?
8Which follow-up strategies relate to home care follow-up (tele-medicine/tele-rehabilitation)?