Needs and Demands for e-Health Symptom Management Interventions in Patients with Post-COVID-19 Condition: A User-Centered Design Approach

Telemedicine Journal and e-Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 30(8), P. 2194 - 2202

Published: May 30, 2024

Post-COVID-19 is an increasing chronic disease for which potential treatment options require further development and examination. A well-established approach to symptom management in post-COVID-19 patients could be e-Health interventions. To enhance the implementation utilization of interventions, needs demands should taken into consideration. The aim this study was investigate concerning

Language: Английский

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Effectiveness of pulmonary rehabilitation programmes and/or respiratory muscle training in patients with post-COVID conditions: a systematic review

Respiratory Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 25(1)

Published: June 19, 2024

Abstract Background The term “post-COVID-19 condition” refers to the symptomatology that appears between four twelve weeks after Covid-19 infection. These symptoms can persist for or even months, significantly diminishing quality of life affected individuals. primary objective this study was assess effectiveness pulmonary rehabilitation programs and/or respiratory muscle training on sequelae in patients with post-COVID condition. Methods literature search conducted following databases: PubMed, PEDro, Embase, Cochrane, Scopus, and Web Science. Randomized clinical trials were included which participants aged 18 years older. Articles excluded if at least one therapies did not involve training, COVID positive, studies lacked results, finally, interventions without supervision home. This review only encompasses supervised non-virtual interventions. adheres PRISMA statement has been registered PROSPERO database (CRD42023433843). Results outcomes obtained are assessed across variables: Exercise capacity using 6-minute walk test, Dyspnea, fatigue, Pulmonary function, Maximum inspiratory pressure, Quality life. Conclusion Despite absence a specific treatment present, it evident from well-structured program incorporates both aerobic muscular strength exercises along techniques most effective form treatment.

Language: Английский

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Effects on Respiratory Pressures, Spirometry Biomarkers, and Sports Performance after Inspiratory Muscle Training in a Physically Active Population by Powerbreath®: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Biology, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 12(1), P. 56 - 56

Published: Dec. 29, 2022

Sports performance in athletes can be limited by respiratory factors, so it is understandable to propose that inspiratory muscle training (IMT) improve function and exercise performance. Power-Breathe® (PwB) a sectorized tool uses resistive load train IMT. There currently growing interest training, we set out systematically assess the effects of IMT with PwB on parameters athletic physically active, healthy adults. Based Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guideline, Cochrane PEDro scales methodological quality, effect size using Rosenthal formula, estimation risk bias, studies searchable Medline, Web Science, Cochrane. In addition, meta-analysis, documentation quantification heterogeneity each meta-analysis were directed through Cochran’s Q test I2 statistic; publication bias analysis was performed funnel plots. Of total 241 identified search, 11 systematic review nine met exclusion and/or inclusion criteria. IMT, PwB, showed significant improvements maximal pressure (MIP) substantial forced vital capacity (FVC) results. Also, sports significantly increased PwB. conclusion, use an improves

Language: Английский

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Longitudinal Changes in Physical Function and Their Impact on Health Outcomes in COVID-19 Patients

Nutrients, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 15(20), P. 4474 - 4474

Published: Oct. 22, 2023

Background: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is correlated with a variety of long-term sequelae that affect different aspects health, including physical function. This study investigated the longitudinal changes in handgrip strength (HGS) over six months post-hospital discharge COVID-19 patients and explores associations between HGS, health-related quality life, dyspnoea, exercise capacity, body mass index (BMI). Methods: Adult were followed up at one, three, after hospital discharge. BMI, life assessed. Data from HGS measurements all three time points analysed. Results: Low was prevalent one month post-discharge (35%). Participants low exhibited more severe (30.5% vs. 5.9% admitted to intensive care unit, p < 0.01), longer stays (median [IQR] 21 [10.0; 40.5] 12.0 [8.0; 20.0] days, greater weight loss (−5.7 [−9.1; −0.6] −3.2 [−5.7; −0.0] kg, = 0.004), reduced capacity (6 min walking test [6 MWT], 95.7 [84.0; 102.0] 100.0 [92.9; 105.0]% predicted, 0.007). Those persistently (40% initial group) had worse (6-MWT 93.3 [78.3; 101.0] 101.0 [95.0; 107.0]% 0.001), dyspnoea (29.0% 2.0% participants, poorer (visual analogue scale score, 75 [50; 75] 85 [75; 95], higher rates problems various health dimensions. 1 only significant predictor improvement 6 (odds ratio [95% CI] 1.11 [1.03; 1.20], 0.008). Conclusions: highlights prevalence function among survivors emphasises importance early identification intervention optimise their health. Monitoring simple reliable tool, can provide valuable insights into patients’ overall function, aiding tailored improved outcomes.

Language: Английский

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Investigating the shared genetic architecture between COVID-19 and obesity: a large-scale genome wide cross-trait analysis

Frontiers in Endocrinology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 15

Published: Jan. 30, 2024

Observational studies have reported high comorbidity between obesity and severe COVID-19. The aim of this study is to explore whether genetic factors are involved in the co-occurrence two traits. Based on available genome-wide association (GWAS) summary statistics, we explored correlation performed cross-trait meta-analysis (CPASSOC) colocalization analysis (COLOC) detect pleiotropic single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs). At level, obtained genes detected by Functional mapping annotation (FUMA) Multi-marker Analysis GenoMic Annotation (MAGMA). Potential functional were further investigated summary-data-based Mendelian randomization (SMR). Finally, casualty was identiied using latent causal variable model (LCV). A significant positive revealed We found 331 shared SNPs CPASSOC 13 risk loci COLOC. 3546 genes, among which 107 be significantly expressed SMR. Lastly, observed these mainly enriched immune pathways signaling transduction. These indings could provide new insights into etiology implications for future therapeutic trial.

Language: Английский

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Impact of COVID-19 on food security and diet quality in Chilanga District, Zambia

Journal of Health Population and Nutrition, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 43(1)

Published: Feb. 15, 2024

Abstract Introduction Food security and nutrition have been severely impacted during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly in low- middle-income countries (LMICs). We aimed to quantify impacts of pandemic on food diet diversity within Chilanga District Zambia identify target areas for high-impact social protection safety net programs. Methods conducted a cross-sectional study district immediately after Omicron variant surge February 2022. Diet quality were assessed based household questionnaire Minimum Dietary Diversity-Women (MDD-W) score was calculated. A paired t-test used determine whether there statistically significant change MDD-W McNemar test investigate between pre- peri-COVID-19 period. Results Compared pre-COVID-19 period, increases prices across board period decreased consumption key categories including legumes, dairy vitamin rich foods. Despite high rates insecurity, only 6.6% surveyed households received any cash or in-kind assistance from government agency, non-profit, other organization post-COVID-19 Conclusion The had dietary district. This is relevant low-income communities that we surveyed, which pre-existing challenges with security. Additional resources must be invested similarly affected address this gap access promote national equity. Trial Registration N/A.

Language: Английский

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Effects of conventional versus virtual reality-simulated treadmill exercise on fatigue, cognitive function, and participant satisfaction in post-COVID-19 subjects. A randomized trial

Journal of Exercise Science & Fitness, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 22(4), P. 316 - 321

Published: April 24, 2024

Post-COVID-19 subjects typically experience symptoms of fatigue, cognitive impairment, and sleep difficulty, which can be relieved by conventional aerobic exercise. Virtual Reality (VR) technology to support exercise has recently gained much attention. Therefore, this study aimed assess the effects traditional treadmill compared virtual reality-simulated on function, quality, participant satisfaction with program in post-COVID-19 subjects.

Language: Английский

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Impact of a tailored exercise regimen on physical capacity and plasma proteome profile in post-COVID-19 condition

Frontiers in Physiology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 15

Published: Aug. 21, 2024

Background Individuals affected by the post-covid condition (PCC) show an increased fatigue and so-called post-exertion malaise (PEM) that led health professionals to advise against exercise although accumulating evidence indicates contrary. The goal of this study is determine impact a closely monitored 8-week mixed program on physical capacity, symptoms, fatigue, systemic oxidative stress plasma proteomic profiles PCC cases. Methods Twenty-five women men with were assigned sequentially ( n = 15) non-exercise 10) groups. no served as control group. included cardiovascular resistance exercises. Physical activity level presence common symptoms measured before after intervention. Fatigue was day following each session. Plasma PBMC samples collected at beginning end training program. Glutathione deoxyguanosine levels in evaluated. Results Bicep Curl (+15% vs 4%; p 0.040) Sit-to-Stand test (STS-30 (+31% +11%; 0.043)) showed improvement group when compared An interaction effect also observed for =0.007) positive their daily functioning without any adverse effects general or post-effort fatigue. After exercise, glutathione PBMCs but remained unchanged men. Discernable changes proteomics profile certain proteins involved inflammatory response decreasing Conclusions Supervised adapted ability safe effective patients improving capacity wellbeing. Systemic molecular markers accompany can be analyzing stress. Large-scale studies will help identify promising objectively monitor patient improvement.

Language: Английский

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Effects of Different Protocols of Moderate-Intensity Intermittent Hypoxic Training on Mental Health and Quality of Life in Brazilian Adults Recovered from COVID-19: The AEROBICOVID Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Study

Healthcare, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11(23), P. 3076 - 3076

Published: Nov. 30, 2023

The aim of this study was to investigate the effects different protocols moderate-intensity intermittent hypoxic training in patients who had recovered from COVID-19 on quality life (QoL) and mental health. sample clinical trial-controlled double-blind consisted 67 participants aged 30–69 years, were organized randomly according Normoxia, Hypoxia, Hypoxia Recovery or Control Group. Eight weeks cycle ergometer performed with a frequency three sessions per week normoxic conditions (with without recovery). Health-related QoL Mental Health Status evaluated by 12-Item Short Form Survey Depression Anxiety Stress Scale instruments, respectively. All groups improved QoL’s physical dimensions (Baseline–Post: Normoxia Group 42.1 (11.0)–48.7 (7.0), 46.9 (11.8)–53.5 (6.6) 45.8 (9.2)–51.1 (5.3)) 48.8 (7.9)–54.6 (4.6), 45.2 (7.7)–53.2 (3.8) 46.5 (9.7)–52.0 (9.9)). Regarding health outcomes, all decreased depressive symptoms (66.7% 31.2% 31% groups), anxiety (46.5% 45.9% 39.5% groups) stress (40.6% 36.3% 22.1% groups). Significant statistical difference not found between groups. Normoxic showed similar effect Brazilian adults COVID-19.

Language: Английский

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The effect of a web-based lifestyle intervention on nutritional status and physical activity on prevention of COVID-19: a randomized controlled trial in women's empowerment

Frontiers in Nutrition, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 10

Published: Jan. 19, 2024

Healthy dietary intake and physical activity affect the immune systems. The present study aimed to investigate effects of a web-based lifestyle intervention on nutritional status, activity, prevention COVID-19.

Language: Английский

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