Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Coronavirus Disease 2019 Patients

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Menekseoglu A. K., Sindel D.

TURKISH THORACIC JOURNAL, cilt.23, sa.2, ss.154-161, 2022 (ESCI) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Derleme
  • Cilt numarası: 23 Sayı: 2
  • Basım Tarihi: 2022
  • Doi Numarası: 10.5152/turkthoracj.2022.21024
  • Dergi Adı: TURKISH THORACIC JOURNAL
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.154-161
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Pulmonary rehabilitation, COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2, RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED-TRIAL, CRITICAL ILLNESS, COVID-19, OUTCOMES, SURVIVORS, ARDS
  • İstanbul Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Since coronavirus disease 2019 mainly affects the respiratory system, pulmonary rehabilitation has increased its importance during the novel coronavirus pandemic. Healthcare professionals must use appropriate personal protective equipment during rehabilitation of patients infected with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2. Comorbidities of the patient should be taken into consideration while organizing the rehabilitation program. Clinical manifestations range from asymptomatic to acute respiratory distress syndrome. There is no need for pulmonary rehabilitation in asymptomatic patients. Pulmonary rehabilitation may be recommended in patients with mild-moderate disease. It is advised that patients be followed up during the rehabilitation period. Positioning and passive range of motion exercises are beneficial in preventing immobilization complications in patients with critical illness. Post-coronavirus disease 2019 rehabilitation program should be established according to the needs and functional levels of the patients.