Effects of an inpatient rehabilitation programme on functional capacity, quality of life and psychological distress in patients with post covid-19 condition: an observational study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To examine changes in functional capacity, health-related quality of life and psychological distress in patients with post-COVID-19 condition following a multidisciplinary rehabilitation programme. In addition, to explore whether additional respiratory muscle training for more impaired patients might support their recovery process.

Design

Retrospective observational cohort study.

Patients

A total of 779 patients with post-COVID-19 condition (47.9% female, mean age 56.6 years).

Methods

Measures assessed were: 6-minute walk test (6MWT), 5-level EQ-5D (EQ-5D-5L) including EQ Visual Analogue Scale (EQ-VAS) and Patient Health Questionnaire-4 (PHQ-4). Data were provided pre- and post-rehabilitation from 2 cohorts: (i) patients participating in a regular mu

SUBMITTER: Graf D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10647930 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature