Home-Based Pilot Pulmonary Program for Dyspneic Patients Post-COVID-19.
Sandra P MorganConstance VisovskyBini ThomasAimee B KleinMing JiLauren SchwabJillian CouryPublished in: Clinical nursing research (2023)
It is estimated that at least 10% of people who have had COVID-19 will experience ongoing symptoms such as shortness of breath, fatigue, and cognitive disturbances. Pulmonary exercise has demonstrated improved dyspnea outcomes in other respiratory conditions. Thus, the purpose of this study was to assess the efficacy of a home-based pulmonary rehabilitation program in post-COVID-19 survivors who continue to experience dyspnea. This was a longitudinal, single group pilot study in which 19 patients received a home-based expiratory muscle strength training program over 12 weeks. Outcomes measured at baseline, 6 weeks, and 12 weeks included pulmonary symptoms, functional performance, thoracic expansion, forced expiratory volume, and expiratory resistance measures. Significant improvements were found in pulmonary symptoms ( p < .001), functional performance ( p = .014), and progressive expiratory resistance capabilities ( p < .001). A home-based pulmonary program may be an inexpensive strategy for post-COVID-19 survivors who continue to experience dyspnea.
Keyphrases
- pulmonary hypertension
- coronavirus disease
- sars cov
- end stage renal disease
- newly diagnosed
- chronic kidney disease
- ejection fraction
- quality improvement
- peritoneal dialysis
- young adults
- body composition
- intensive care unit
- prognostic factors
- spinal cord
- adipose tissue
- weight loss
- acute respiratory distress syndrome
- patient reported outcomes
- insulin resistance
- respiratory syndrome coronavirus
- high intensity