The long-term effects of different telerehabilitation programs on respiratory, exercise, and activity-related parameters in COVID-19 survivors: a randomized controlled trial in Türkiye

The long-term outcomes of different telerehabilitation gains for discharged COVID-19 patients are largely uncertain, and this point needs to be explored. This study aimed to research the effectiveness of telerehabilitation and compare the long-term results of videoconferencing-guided synchronous tel...

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Published in:Rural and remote health 2024-11, Vol.24 (4), p.8757
Main Authors: Tanhan, Abdurrahman, Ozer, Aysel Yildiz, Timurtaş, Eren, Batirel, Ayşe, Polat, Mine Gülden
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Aged
COVID-19
COVID-19 - rehabilitation
dyspnea
Exercise
Exercise Therapy - methods
fatigue
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Mobile Applications
oxygen saturation
SARS-CoV-2
sit-to-stand
Survivors
telerehabilitation
Telerehabilitation - organization & administration
Turkey
Videoconferencing
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Summary:The long-term outcomes of different telerehabilitation gains for discharged COVID-19 patients are largely uncertain, and this point needs to be explored. This study aimed to research the effectiveness of telerehabilitation and compare the long-term results of videoconferencing-guided synchronous telerehabilitation and mobile application-guided asynchronous telerehabilitation programs, as well as determine the correlation between clinical and hemodynamic parameters. Exercise programs including aerobic exercises, strengthening exercises, and pulmonary exercises were given to COVID-19 patients discharged from the Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kirdar City Hospital in Istanbul, Türkiye between August 2021 and January 2022, by videoconferencing or mobile application telerehabilitation. All patients underwent programs three times per week for 8 weeks. Lower extremity strength and functional status were assessed using a 30-second sit-to-stand test (30 s STS); physical activity level was assessed using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire short form (IPAQ); pulse oximetry was used to determine oxygen saturation and heart rate; and dyspnea and fatigue were assessed using a modified Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion Scale. Baseline, post-treatment, and long-term data were analyzed. A total of 27 patients completed the study. Significant improvement was seen in all parameters in long-term results with telerehabilitation programs (p
ISSN:1445-6354
1445-6354
DOI:10.22605/RRH8757