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Revista de la Facultad de Medicina Humana
versión impresa ISSN 1814-5469versión On-line ISSN 2308-0531
Resumen
LOPEZ-SIETE, Margarita et al. Functionality before and after physiotherapy in Post-Covid-19 patients. Rev. Fac. Med. Hum. [online]. 2023, vol.23, n.3, pp.73-78. Epub 21-Sep-2023. ISSN 1814-5469. http://dx.doi.org/10.25176/rfmh.v23i3.5532.
Introduction.
COVID-19 is a disease that since its emergence in 2019 has represented a challenge for healthcare services. The sequelae result from impaired quality of life, fatigue, dyspnea and joint pain.
Objective.
To compare physical, respiratory, cognitive and functional independence functional parameters in post-COVID-19 patients with respiratory sequelae before and after a respiratory physical and occupational therapy program.
Methods.
A comparative, quasi-experimental, prospective study was conducted in outpatients discharged from hospitalization for COVID-19 in a 3rd level of care Hospital of the Mexican Institute of Social Security in Puebla, Mexico during 2020-2021. Scales were applied before and after the rehabilitation program. Analytical statistics were used.
Results.
We included 116 patients, 57.7% men, mean age 47.32 years (min. 20, max. 79); 77 (66.3%) patients presented moderate symptoms in hospitalization. A significant p-value was obtained (p <0.001).
Conclusion.
Significant improvement is observed in post-COVID-19 patients after receiving respiratory physical and occupational therapy.
Palabras clave : SARS-CoV-2; Occupational Therapy; Physical Therapy Modalities..