The sequelae of coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) are another socio-economic problem of the pandemic. Fatigue and dyspnea are the most prevalent symptoms. It is not known whether exercise can be used to treat long COVID-19. This study aimed to investigate the effects of an 8-week face-to-face rehabilitation program on COVID-19 compared to a remote monitoring group. A total of 37 participants (24.3% hospitalized) were assessed before and after rehabilitation (n = 22; 40.8 ± 10.0 years) or remote monitoring (n = 15; 45.4 ± 10.5 years). The participants were allocated according to their preferences. Both groups showed improved fatigue and exercise capacity (Incremental Shuttle Walk Test). Participants in the face-to-face rehabilitation group showed improved dyspnea (Pulmonary Functional Status and Dyspnea Questionnaire), anxiety (Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale), attention, and short-term memory (d2-R and Rey's Auditory-Verbal Learning Test). Of the main sequelae, fatigue improves naturally, whereas dyspnea requires rehabilitation. Our results demonstrated the benefits of exercise for COVID-19 sequelae.

The sequelae of coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) are another socio-economic problem of the pandemic. Fatigue and dyspnea are the most prevalent symptoms. It is not known whether exercise can be used to treat long COVID-19. This study aimed to investigate the effects of an 8-week face-to-face rehabilitation program on COVID-19 compared to a remote monitoring group. A total of 37 participants (24.3% hospitalized) were assessed before and after rehabilitation (n=22; 40.8 sd 10.0 years) or remote monitoring (n=15; 45.4 sd 10.5 years). The participants were allocated according to their preferences. Both groups showed improved fatigue and exercise capacity (Incremental Shuttle Walk Test). Participants in the face-to-face rehabilitation group showed improved dyspnea (Pulmonary Functional Status and Dyspnea Questionnaire), anxiety (Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale), attention, and short-term memory (d2-R and Rey's Auditory-Verbal Learning Test). Of the main sequelae, fatigue improves naturally, whereas dyspnea requires rehabilitation. Our results demonstrated the benefits of exercise for COVID-19 sequelae.

Orientações são essenciais para prevenir complicações durante e após a internação hospitalar. Este trabalho teve como objetivo relatar a experiência da implantação de dois projetos no Sul de Santa Catarina, com o intuito de utilizar a orientação como estratégia de educação, prevenção e tratamento em indivíduos hospitalizados. As atividades foram implantadas na enfermaria do Hospital Regional de Araranguá, no período de março a dezembro de 2019, possibilitando o acompanhamento de 243 pacientes. O acompanhamento foi feito mediante uma triagem, avaliação e intervenção através de orientações que incluíam informação com relação ao cuidado, fornecimento de material impresso e realização de atividades para promoção da movimentação corporal. Espera-se que as ações destes projetos tenham contribuído com a formação acadêmica dos alunos e com a prestação de serviços para a comunidade, incluindo a redução de complicações relacionadas à restrição ao leito durante e após a internação hospitalar.