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Implementing a Pulmonary Telerehabilitation Program for Young Adults with Post-COVID-19 Conditions: A Pilot Study

Journal
Healthcare
ISSN
2227-9032
Date Issued
2024
Author(s)
Wilmer Esparza
Alfredo Noboa
Camila Madera
Patricia Acosta-Vargas
Gloria Acosta-Vargas
Mayra Carrión-Toro
Marco Santórum
Ayala-Chauvin, Manuel Ignacio
Centro de Investigación de Ciencias Humanas y de la Educación
Guillermo Santillán
Type
journal-article
DOI
10.3390/healthcare12181864
URL
https://cris.indoamerica.edu.ec/handle/123456789/9462
Abstract
Background: Several studies have shown that pulmonary telerehabilitation (PTR) improves respiratory capacity. However, there is little evidence of its effectiveness in youth with post-COVID-19 conditions (PCC). This study analyzed the effects of a PTR program on young adults with PCC. Methods: Sixteen youths were randomly assigned to a control group (CG) or an experimental group (EG), with eight participants each. The EG participated in a PTR program that included twelve remote, asynchronous four-week sessions with diaphragmatic breathing and aerobic exercises. Vital signs (SpO2, HR, RR, BP), physical capacity (sit-to-stand test), cardiorespiratory capacity (6-Minute Walk Test), and perceived exertion (Borg scale) were assessed in both groups. Results: Statistical analyses showed a significant decrease in RR and HR (p < 0.012) and an increase in SpO2 (p < 0.042), physical (p < 0.012), and respiratory (p < 0.028) capacity. Perceived effort decreased significantly in both groups (CG: p < 0.006; EG: p < 0.001) only for physical but not for cardiorespiratory capacity (p < 0.106). There were no statistical changes registered in BP (p > 0.05). Conclusions: The PTR program, which includes respiratory and aerobic exercises, is feasible and effective in improving physical and cardiorespiratory capacity in young people with PCC, as well as reducing HR, RR, and dyspnea.
Subjects
  • aerobic exercises

  • COVID-19

  • pulmonary rehabilitat...

  • telerehabilitation

  • young adults

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