Biomedicines,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(7), P. 2051 - 2051
Published: July 20, 2023
Impaired
functional
capacity
is
one
of
the
most
commonly
reported
consequences
among
post-COVID-19
patients.
This
study
aimed
to
analyse
clinical
variables
related
and
exertional
desaturation
in
patients
at
time
hospital
discharge.
A
cross-sectional
was
conducted
on
recovering
from
COVID-19
pneumonia.
The
main
outcomes
measures
were
capacity,
assessed
using
1
min
sit-to-stand
test
(1
STST),
desaturation,
defined
as
a
drop
≥4%
arterial
oxygen
saturation.
Factors
used
characterise
participant
included
use
high-flow
nasal
cannula
(HFNC),
prolonged
hospitalisation,
occurrence
pulmonary
embolism
during
underlying
comorbidities.
total
381
participants
(mean
age
=
53.7
±
13.2
years,
65.6%
men)
included.
Participants
completed
mean
16.9
6.2
repetitions
STST.
Exertional
observed
51%
Higher
odds
found
who
HFNC
(OR
3.6;
95%CI:
1.6
7.8),
admitted
>10
days
4.2;
2.6
6.8),
had
3.5;
2.2.
5.3).
Use
(β
-3.4;
-5.3
-1.44),
stay
-2.2;
-3.4
-0.9),
history
-1.4;
-2.6
-0.2)
also
negatively
associated
with
Most
exhibited
reduced
discharge,
approximately
half
after
HFNC,
hospitalisation
worse
STST
performance
higher
likelihood
desaturation.
Medicina,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
61(1), P. 124 - 124
Published: Jan. 14, 2025
Background
and
Objectives:
This
study
aimed
to
evaluate
compare
the
functional
capacity
of
post-COVID-19
patients
with
a
control
group
analyze
cardiac
hemodynamics
muscle
tissue
oxygenation
responses
during
assessment
protocols
in
both
groups.
Materials
Methods:
A
cross-sectional
was
conducted
involving
COVID-19
who
were
all
aged
≥18
years.
Participants
underwent
two
tests:
one-minute
sit–stand
test
(1-STS)
six-minute
walk
(6MWT).
Cardiac
hemodynamic
evaluated
using
impedance
1-STS,
perfusion
recorded
after
tests.
The
Friedman
used
for
within-group
Mann–Whitney
between-group
comparisons.
Results:
Thirty-six
(median
age
36
years,
BMI
26.51
kg/m2)
eleven
subjects
25
23.71
enrolled.
showed
20%
decrease
6MWT
distance
(p
=
0.0001)
28%
1-STS
repetitions
0.01)
versus
group.
differences
observed
reductions
stroke
volume
index
(18%,
p
0.004),
(21%,
0.0009),
Contractility
Index
(78%,
0.0001),
Ejection
Fraction
(29%,
0.0003)
increases
Systemic
Vascular
Resistance
(25%,
0.03)
(27%,
0.0007).
Tissue
no
significant
between
Conclusions:
exhibited
reduction
capacity,
changes
related
systemic
vascular
resistance,
similar
pattern
oxygen
delivery
consumption
tests
Life,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(3), P. 621 - 621
Published: Feb. 23, 2023
There
is
a
wide
range
of
sequelae
affecting
COVID-19
survivors,
including
impaired
physical
capacity.
These
can
affect
the
quality
life
and
return
to
work
active
population.
Therefore,
one
pillars
following-up
evaluation
capacity,
which
be
assessed
with
field
tests
(such
as
six-minute
walk
test,
one-minute
standing
Chester
step
shuttle
walking
test)
or
laboratory
cardiopulmonary
exercise
test).
performed
in
different
contexts
have
amply
demonstrated
their
usefulness
assessment
capacity
both
post-COVID-19
patients
other
chronic
respiratory,
metabolic,
cardiologic,
neurologic
diseases.
However,
when
traditional
cannot
performed,
function
good
substitute,
especially
for
assessing
effects
an
intervention.
For
example,
Short
Physical
Performance
Battery
Timed
Up
Go
are
widely
accepted
older
adults.
Thus,
test
should
chosen
according
characteristics
each
subject.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
19(19), P. 12396 - 12396
Published: Sept. 29, 2022
COVID-19
placed
teams
of
professionals
in
a
hostile
and
unfamiliar
environment
where
the
lack
knowledge
its
pathology
led
to
adaptation
programs
used
so
far
for
other
conditions
try
address
immediate
sequelae
infection.
That
is
why
aim
this
study
was
assess
effects
multicomponent
exercise
program
(MEP)
improving
cardio-respiratory
performance,
health
status,
disability
due
dyspnea,
aerobic
capacity
endurance,
COVID-19.
Thirty-nine
patients
referred
from
different
hospital
services
were
included
study.
An
intervention
seven
weeks
with
sessions
twice
week
carried
out,
underwent
intervallic
training
followed
by
strengthening
exercises
individualized
respiratory
physiotherapy
exercises.
The
results
show
significant
improvement
endurance
after
intervention;
an
increase
status
reduction
dyspnea
at
2-year
follow-up.
In
addition,
none
had
any
adverse
either
pre-post
treatment
or
Individualized
monitored
MEP
survivors
showed
positive
evaluation
follow
up,
post-COVID-19
patients.
This
highlights
importance
professional
background
rehabilitation
adapting
unknown
clinical
environment.
Pulmonology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
30(1), P. 17 - 23
Published: Aug. 1, 2022
In
coronavirus
disease
(COVID-19),
physical
capacity
is
one
of
the
most
impaired
sequelae.
Due
to
their
simplicity
and
low
cost,
field
tests
such
as
six-minute
walk
test
(6MWT)
are
widely
used
However,
in
many
places
it
difficult
perform
them
alternatives
can
be
1
min
sit-to-stand
(1min-STST)
or
Chester
step
(CST).
Therefore,
our
objective
was
compare
6MWT,
1min-STST
CST
post-COVID-19
patients.
Telemedicine Journal and e-Health,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
29(9), P. 1312 - 1323
Published: Feb. 9, 2023
Objectives:This
study
aimed
to
evaluate
the
post-COVID-19
symptoms,
severity
of
and
functional
capacities
seen
in
hospitalized
nonhospitalized
COVID-19
survivors
according
time
periods
(total
6,
1-3,
3-6
months)
by
tele-assessment
methods
predict
need
for
periodic
rehabilitation
survivors.Methods:Three
hundred
ninety-four
(50.18
±
15.14
years)
who
were
between
1
6
months
after
PCR(+)
included
study,
their
ongoing
symptoms
these
(0-10
points)
assessed
with
Yorkshire
Rehabilitation
Screening
(C19-YRS)
Tool,
30-s
Chair
Stand
Test
(CST)
was
applied
methods.Results:In
COVID-19,
87%
experienced
at
least
one
symptom
within
first
months.
The
most
prevalent
anxiety
(47.7%),
fatigue
(46.7%),
muscle
pain
(45.7%).
common
group
(52.6%),
whereas
46.8%
group.
CST
score
significantly
higher
than
(p
<
0.001).Conclusions:In
post-COVID-19,
musculoskeletal
problems,
anxiety,
fatigue,
observed
be
regardless
time,
survivors.
There
a
serious
decrease
capacity.
Priority
should
given
psychiatric,
cardiopulmonary,
post-COVID-19.
Inclusion
hospitalized/nonhospitalized
comprehensive
program
tailored
needs
following
multidisciplinary
team
will
reduce
"long
syndrome."ClinicalTrials.gov
Registration
Number:NCT04900441.
Disability and Rehabilitation,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
46(8), P. 1570 - 1579
Published: April 20, 2023
Purpose
To
describe
physical
functioning
after
severe
COVID-19-infection.Materials
and
method
An
explanatory
sequential
mixed
design
was
used.
Thirty-nine
participants
performed
tests
answered
questionnaires
measuring
six
months
hospitalisation
due
to
COVID-19.
Thirty
of
these
participated
in
semi-structured
interviews
with
questions
regarding
how
they
perceived
their
recovery
from
COVID-19
at
12
post-hospitalisation.Results
At
months,
measured
via
chair
stand
test
hip-worn
accelerometers
lower
than
normal
reference
values.
There
a
reduction
breathing
muscle
strength.
Participants
estimated
functional
status
during
different
activities
as
compared
those
before
COVID-19-infection,
patient-specific
scale.
one
year
infection,
there
were
descriptions
rough
process
remaining
symptoms.Conclusion
Patients
recovering
seem
have
reduced
activity
levels,
perceive
be
slow
difficult.
They
experienced
lack
clinical
support
contradictory
advice
rehabilitation.
Coaching
returning
the
infection
needs
better
co-ordinated
is
need
for
guidelines
health
professionals
avoid
patients
receiving
advice.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
22(3), P. 338 - 338
Published: Feb. 25, 2025
COVID-19
mainly
affects
the
respiratory
system,
although
its
manifestations
are
multisystemic.
We
increasingly
recognizing
complications
that
present
after
acute
phase,
which
associated
with
impaired
functional
status
and
health-related
quality
of
life
(HRQoL).
The
objective
was
to
assess
HRQoL
patients
post-COVID-19.
This
a
cross-sectional
study
involving
individuals
affected
by
who
had
persistent
symptoms
for
one
month
phase
disease.
Functional
measured
six-minute
walk
test
(6MWT),
Fatigue
Severity
Scale
(FSS),
Medical
Research
Council
(MRC)
Dyspnea
Scale,
Post-COVID-19
Status
(PCFS).
confirmed
Short-Form
Health
Survey
36
(SF-36).
included
123
patients;
73
(59.35%)
were
male,
mean
age
49.17
±
13.48
years
body
mass
index
31.02
6.56
stratified
into
three
groups:
not-recovered
group
(NRG
=
23),
ward-recovered
(WHG
60),
intensive-care-unit
(ICUG
40).
main
muscle
weakness
(74.17%)
dyspnea
(68.33%).
predicted
distances
6MWT
missed
12.83%
GNR
group,
20.21%
28.82%
UGCI
group.
MRC
scale
value
less
than
3,
FSS
over
4,
indicating
considerable
fatigue.
In
PCFS
scale,
significant
difference
observed
(p
<
0.0005),
while
in
SF-36,
all
domains
compromised.
involved
this
showed
decline
an
impairment
HRQoL.
Chronic Illness,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 27, 2025
To
analyze
the
published
randomized
controlled
trials
(RCTs)
that
investigated
effects
of
physical
rehabilitation
interventions
provided
directly
(face
to
face)
and
by
telerehabilitation
on
exercise
performance,
dyspnea,
health-related
quality
life
(HRQoL)
in
acute
post-acute
COVID-19
patients.
For
this
systematic
review
meta-analysis,
different
electronic
databases
were
searched
up
January
2023.
Mean
difference
(MD),
(standardized
mean
(SMD)
calculated.
34
studies
(2214
patients)
met
study
criteria.
Physical
may
improve
aerobic
capacity
(SMD
1.7;
95%
CI
0.37,
2.8)
participants
(MD
0.4;
0.1,
07)
compared
usual
care
for
pos-acute
patients,
respectively.
also
dyspnea
-1.4;
-0.8,
-0.01)
-0.4;
-0.7,
-0.2)
care.
result
an
improvement
HRQoL
(physical
domain)
0.6;
0.3)
The
results
support
post-COVID-19
Moreover,
domain
HRQoL.
