Effects of pulmonary rehabilitation in patients with acute post-COVID-19 syndrome

a quasi-experimental study

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Keywords:

COVID-19, Acute Post-COVID-19 Syndrome, Rehabilitation, Physiotherapy, Functional Status

Abstract

Objective: to verify the effects of a pulmonary rehabilitation program on dyspnea, functional capacity, and degree of functional independence in patients with acute post-COVID-19 syndrome.

Method: This is a quasi-experimental study carried out from August 2020 to October 2022 in a hospital in Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil. A total of 49 participants were assessed before and after rehabilitation using the dyspnea scale, the six-minute walk test, and the Barthel Index. The moments were compared using non-parametric tests (Wilcoxon and Sign).

Results: There were significant improvements in dyspnea, functional capacity, and independence, as shown by the instruments used (p < 0.001).

Conclusion: The study highlighted the benefits of personalized pulmonary rehabilitation in patients with post-COVID-19 syndrome, underscoring the importance of integrating these programs into the continuum of care to reduce the burden on health systems. More research is needed to optimize the management of this condition and ensure adequate care for patients.

Author Biographies

Alexandra Ignes Bruni Tulio, Federal University of Paraná

Mestranda em Saúde Coletiva, Curitiba, PR, Brasil.

Andreane Daniele Barbosa de Lira, Federal University of Paraná

Mestranda em Saúde Coletiva, Curitiba, PR, Brasil.

Heloísa Rodrigues Alves Bobato, Federal University of Paraná

Mestre em Ensino nas Ciências da Saúde, Curitiba, PR, Brasil.

Regina Helena Senff Gomes, Federal University of Paraná

Doutora em Distúrbios da Comunicação, Curitiba, PR, Brasil.

Arlete Ana Motter, Federal University of Paraná

Docente da Universidade Federal do Paraná, Curitiba, PR, Brasil.

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2025-03-27

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Tulio, A. I. B., de Lira, A. D. B., Bobato, H. R. A., Gomes, R. H. S., & Motter, A. A. (2025). Effects of pulmonary rehabilitation in patients with acute post-COVID-19 syndrome: a quasi-experimental study. Cogitare Enfermagem, 30. Retrieved from https://revistas.ufpr.br/cogitare/article/view/95867

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Vol. 30 (2025)

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