Journal of Clinical Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(16), P. 4756 - 4756
Published: Aug. 13, 2024
Background/Objective:
The
COVID-19
pandemic
has
led
to
the
emergence
of
post-acute
syndrome,
also
known
as
long
COVID,
which
presents
a
significant
challenge
due
its
varied
symptoms
and
unpredictable
course,
particularly
in
older
adults.
Similar
infections,
factors
such
age,
pre-existing
health
conditions,
vaccination
status
may
influence
occurrence
severity
COVID.
objective
is
analyze
role
aging
context
COVID
investigate
prevalence
rates
efficacy
improve
prevention
strategies
treatment
this
age
group.
Methods:
Four
researchers
independently
conducted
literature
search
PubMed
database
trace
studies
published
between
July
2020
2024.
Results:
Aging
influences
both
likelihood
developing
recovery
process,
age-related
physiological
changes,
immune
system
alterations,
presence
comorbidities.
Vaccination
plays
key
reducing
risk
by
attenuating
inflammatory
responses
associated
with
symptoms.
Conclusions:
Despite
protection
vaccines
offer
against
severe
infection,
hospitalization,
post-infection
sequelae,
vaccine
hesitancy
remains
major
obstacle,
worsening
impact
Promising
treatments
for
condition
include
antivirals
although
further
research
needed.
Journal of Clinical Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(12), P. 3621 - 3621
Published: June 20, 2024
Background:
Poor
cardiorespiratory
fitness
poses
the
highest
risk
of
mortality.
Long-COVID-19
survivors
exhibit
a
reduced
(CRF).
While
exercise
rehabilitation,
such
as
cardiopulmonary
exercise,
is
used
for
long-COVID-19
survivors,
effects
on
CRF
in
this
population
remain
inconclusive.
In
study,
we
aim
to
systematically
summarise
and
synthesise
whether
rehabilitation
improves
among
survivors.
Methods:
A
comprehensive
search
was
performed
through
PubMed,
CINAHL,
Embase,
Scopus,
Cochrane
Library
(since
their
inception
November
2023)
study
reference
lists.
Studies
presenting
(peak
oxygen
consumption
(VO2peak)
six-minute
walk
distance
(6MWD))
were
identified.
The
standardised
mean
difference
(SMD),
(MD),
95%
confidence
interval
(CI)
analyses.
certainty
evidence
measured
using
Grading
Recommendation
Assessment,
Development
Evaluation
approach.
Results:
Twelve
eligible
studies
(five
RCTs
seven
non-RCTs)
with
682
participants
analysed.
meta-analysis
showed
significantly
improved
6MWDs
(MD
76.47,
CI
59.19-93.71,
low
certainty)
greater
(SMD
0.85,
0.11-1.59,
very
group
compared
control
group.
6MWD
found
subgroups
young
middle-aged
adults
patients
who
undertook
aerobic
combined
resistance
respiratory
centre-based
training
programs.
Conclusions:
Exercise
effective
improving
CRF,
by
Improvements
are
likely
be
more
pronounced
specific
undertaking
However,
recommendations
clinical
practice
limited
due
certainty.
Journal of Clinical Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(13), P. 3988 - 3988
Published: July 8, 2024
Background:
Rehabilitation
is
an
effective
and
feasible
approach
for
post-COVID
patients
to
improve
physical
health.
However,
knowledge
regarding
the
long-term
impact
of
rehabilitation
on
health
these
lacking.
Methods:
Changes
in
127
with
COVID-19
as
occupational
disease
or
work
accident
were
assessed
a
longitudinal
observational
study.
Post-COVID
symptoms,
functional
status,
exercise
capacity,
endurance
performance,
quadricep
strength,
handgrip
motor
balance
ability,
self-reported
performance
examined
at
beginning
well
6
12
months
after
rehabilitation.
Group
differences
concerning
sex,
age,
acute
COVID
comorbidities
prior
COVID-19,
aftercare
interventions
also
analysed.
Results:
Even
rehabilitation,
prevalence
symptoms
(28.6–94.7%)
remained
remarkably
high
study
population.
Significant
improvements
various
aspects
observed
(r
=
0.288–0.755)
0.189–0.681)
Participants
demonstrated
enhanced
endurance,
function,
improvement
subjective
ability.
group
between
younger
older
patients,
those
mild–moderate
severe–critical
without
pre-existing
cardiovascular
disease,
metabolic
psychological
neuro-sensory
musculoskeletal
exercising
outpatient
group.
Conclusions:
The
identifies
persistent
challenges
recovery,
despite
significant
Further
research
implementation
standardised
approaches
are
required
enhance
outcomes
focus
developing
personalised
care
strategies
recovery.
Journal of Intensive Care Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
39(12), P. 1238 - 1249
Published: July 23, 2024
The
aim
of
this
study
was
to
investigate
the
development
fatigue
and
mental
illness
between
3
12
months
after
critical
COVID-19
explore
risk
factors
for
long-lasting
symptoms.
Journal of Clinical Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(16), P. 4756 - 4756
Published: Aug. 13, 2024
Background/Objective:
The
COVID-19
pandemic
has
led
to
the
emergence
of
post-acute
syndrome,
also
known
as
long
COVID,
which
presents
a
significant
challenge
due
its
varied
symptoms
and
unpredictable
course,
particularly
in
older
adults.
Similar
infections,
factors
such
age,
pre-existing
health
conditions,
vaccination
status
may
influence
occurrence
severity
COVID.
objective
is
analyze
role
aging
context
COVID
investigate
prevalence
rates
efficacy
improve
prevention
strategies
treatment
this
age
group.
Methods:
Four
researchers
independently
conducted
literature
search
PubMed
database
trace
studies
published
between
July
2020
2024.
Results:
Aging
influences
both
likelihood
developing
recovery
process,
age-related
physiological
changes,
immune
system
alterations,
presence
comorbidities.
Vaccination
plays
key
reducing
risk
by
attenuating
inflammatory
responses
associated
with
symptoms.
Conclusions:
Despite
protection
vaccines
offer
against
severe
infection,
hospitalization,
post-infection
sequelae,
vaccine
hesitancy
remains
major
obstacle,
worsening
impact
Promising
treatments
for
condition
include
antivirals
although
further
research
needed.
