What is Safe Long COVID Rehabilitation?

DeMars, J. Michael; Brown, Darren; Angelidis, Ippokratis; Jones, Fiona; McGuire, Francis A.; O’Brien, Kelly K; Oller, Daria; Pemberton, Sue; Tarrant, Rachel; Verduzco‐Gutierrez, Monica; Gross, Douglas P.

doi:10.1007/s10926-022-10075-2

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“…In addition, I recommend early management that should begin with a comprehensive and individualized evaluation (55). In this sense, De Mars et al (2023) publish recommendations to implement a safe rehabilitation for this group of patients (56). Among them, the RCT by Del Corral et al (2023), in which, through a supervised 8-week inspiratory/expiratory muscle program carried out from home, he managed to improve the quality of life of the 88 post-COVID-19 participants.…”

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Effectiveness of ReCOVery APP to improve the quality of life of Long COVID patients: a 6-month follow-up randomized clinical trial

Samper-Pardo,

Oliván-Blázquez,

León-Herrera

et al. 2023

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The main objective of this study is to analyse the clinical efficacy of medium-term telerehabilitation in the recovery of patients with Long COVID using ReCOVery APP, administered in the Primary Health Care (PHC) setting. The second objective is to identify significant patterns associated with an improvement in their quality of life predicted by other study variables. To this end, a randomised clinical trial was conducted with two parallel groups of a total of 100 patients with Long COVID. The control group continued with their usual treatment (TAU), established by their primary care physician. The intervention group, in addition to continuing with their TAU, attended three sessions based on motivational methodology and used ReCOVery APP for six months. The main variable was quality of life. The results of this study concluded that ReCOVery APP was not significantly more effective in improving the quality of life of patients with Long COVID. There was low adherence of participants. However, linear regression analyses revealed significant patterns of improvement in overall quality of life and mental health predicted by time of use of the APP and the personal construct of self-efficacy. In addition, all participants significantly improved their physical and mental health over the duration of the intervention. In conclusion, meaningful use of the ReCOVery APP may contribute to improving the quality of life of patients with Long COVID, but strategies to improve adherence need to be encouraged.

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Effectiveness of ReCOVery APP to improve the quality of life of Long COVID patients: a 6-month follow-up randomized clinical trial

Samper-Pardo,

Oliván-Blázquez,

León-Herrera

et al. 2023

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“…As stated previously, each work with long COVID presents a unique grouping of symptoms, and any long COVID rehabilitation plan needs to be personalized especially when strenuous physical performance is involved. 64 Workers with cognitive impairment may need to be restricted from operating heavy machinery. Workers with disturbed smell can be at risk in a job where olfactory function is crucial for safety.…”

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“…Specific work task prescriptions may be necessary to keep long COVID workers safe at work and during any rehabilitation program. As stated previously, each work with long COVID presents a unique grouping of symptoms, and any long COVID rehabilitation plan needs to be personalized especially when strenuous physical performance is involved 64 …”

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Long COVID and Occupational Medicine Practice

Howard,

Cloeren,

Vanichkachorn

2023

J Occup Environ Med

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T he national public health emergency declared in response to the worldwide pandemic of "coronavirus disease 2019" or COVID-19 ended on May 11, 2023, in the United States. 1 Whereas most Americans infected with the causative agent of COVID-19-the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)-recover their usual state of health, others experience a broad array of new or continuing debilitating symptoms. Grouped together, these various post-COVID-19 symptoms are collectively known by the patient-generated term, "long COVID; by the term, "postacute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection 2 ; or by the World Health Organization's term, "post-COVID-19 condition." 3,4 In this editorial, the term "long COVID" will be used.Although a single case definition has not been widely accepted, the World Health Organization has defined long COVID as "the continuation or development of new symptoms 3 months after the initial SARS-CoV-2 infection, with these symptoms lasting for at least 2 months with no other explanation." 5 The US Department of Health and Human Services emphasizes that "long COVID is not one condition. It represents many potentially overlapping entities, likely with different biological causes and different sets of risk factors and outcomes." 6

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“…The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) [2] and The World Health Organisation [8] recommend people with Long COVID, following an initial medical assessment to exclude underlying conditions, have access to rehabilitation to aid their recovery. As with other long-term conditions, community rehabilitation for people with Long COVID should be personalised, multidisciplinary, and comprehensive in order to maximise function, quality of life, and participation in society [9 10].…”

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Perceptions and experiences of different Long COVID community rehabilitation service models from the perspectives of people living with Long COVID and healthcare professionals

Duncan,

Alexander,

Cowie

et al. 2023

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Objectives: To explore the perceptions and experiences of barriers and facilitators to accessing Long COVID community rehabilitation. Design: We used a qualitative descriptive design over two rounds of data collection with three participant groups: i) people with experience of rehabilitation for Long COVID (PwLC), ii) NHS staff delivering and/or managing community rehabilitation services (allied health professionals (AHPs)), and iii) NHS staff involved in strategic planning around Long COVID in their health board (Long COVID leads). Setting: Four NHS Scotland territorial health boards. Participants: 51 interviews: eight Long COVID leads (11 interviews), 15 AHPs (25 interviews), and 15 PwLC (15 interviews). Results: Three key themes were identified: i) Accessing care for PwLC, ii) Understanding Long COVID and its management, and iii) Strengths and limitations of existing Long COVID rehabilitation services. Conclusions: Organisational delivery of Long COVID community rehabilitation is complex and presents multiple challenges. In addition, access to Long COVID community rehabilitation can be challenging. When accessed, these services are valued by PwLC but require adequate planning, publicity, and resource. The findings presented here can be used by those developing and delivering services for people with Long COVID.

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What is Safe Long COVID Rehabilitation?

Cited by 30 publications

References 12 publications

Effectiveness of ReCOVery APP to improve the quality of life of Long COVID patients: a 6-month follow-up randomized clinical trial

Effectiveness of ReCOVery APP to improve the quality of life of Long COVID patients: a 6-month follow-up randomized clinical trial

Long COVID and Occupational Medicine Practice

Perceptions and experiences of different Long COVID community rehabilitation service models from the perspectives of people living with Long COVID and healthcare professionals

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