Pulmonary Rehabilitation for Post-COVID-19.
J Cardiopulm Rehabil Prev
; 43(6): 438-443, 2023 11 01.
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| ID: mdl-37535550
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
Patients with COVID-19 often report persistent respiratory symptoms. Limited data exist on how to mitigate long-term sequelae of exercise intolerance and dyspnea. We aimed to study the role of pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) in patients with post-COVID-19.METHODS:
This was an observational study. Consecutive patients with post-COVID-19, admitted to three separate outpatient PR programs, were enrolled. The program consisted of 8-12 wk of PR sessions (3 times/wk). Data were gathered at the initial visit and discharge. The primary outcome was the change in the 6-min walk test (6MWT) distance. Secondary outcomes included the Shortness of Breath Questionnaire (SOBQ), modified Borg dyspnea scale, Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), and Lung Information Needs Questionnaire (LINQ).RESULTS:
A total of 56 patients completed the PR program (age 62.8 ± 14.7 yr, 57% were men). At baseline, the mean 6MWT was 313.3 ± 193.8 m. On average, the 6MWT improved by 84.3 m after PR ( P < .0001). Apart from the modified Borg dyspnea scale, there was improvement across secondaryoutcomes:
SOBQ (-16.9 points), PHQ-9 (-2.6 points), and LINQ (-4.2 points); all P < .05.CONCLUSION:
Pulmonary rehabilitation showed a promising positive effect on patients with with post-COVID-19. It improved exercise capacity, perception of dyspnea, depressive symptoms, and patient knowledge needed to manage their lung disease. Pulmonary rehabilitation should be considered for post-COVID-19 patients.
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Assunto principal:
Doença Pulmonar Obstrutiva Crônica
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COVID-19
Tipo de estudo:
Observational_studies
Limite:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Cardiopulm Rehabil Prev
Ano de publicação:
2023
Tipo de documento:
Article