Telemedicine in pulmonary rehabilitation - benefits of a telerehabilitation program in post-COVID-19 patients: a controlled quasi-experimental study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

COVID-19 pandemic has challenged healthcare systems worldwide. The aim of this study was to assess the results of a Respiratory Telerehabilitation Program implemented to patients post-COVID-19 in postacute phase of mild to critical course of COVID-19 who had persistent respiratory symptoms and had not received any vaccination. The intervention was performed during confinement.

Methods

A quasi-experimental nonrandomized study was conducted in Spain during confinement. Respiratory Telerehabilitation Program was guided by a specialized physical therapist through a web platform (Zoom by Zoom Video Communications, San Jose, CA, USA). Participants were recruited through social webs. Outcome measures included respiratory rate, heart rate, percutaneous oxygen saturation

SUBMITTER: de la Plaza San Frutos M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10151922 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature