PhD Scientific Days 2022

Clinical Medicine VII. (Poster discussion will take place in the Aula during the Coffee Break)

Results of complex cardiopulmonary rehabilitation for post-COVID patients

Előadó neve

Dr. Szarvas, Zsófia

Előadó munkahelye

Semmelweis University, Department of Public Health

Előadó telefonszáma

06300164129

Előadó e-mail címe

szarvas.zsofia_katalin@med.semmelweis-univ.hu

Az előadás címe

Results of complex cardiopulmonary rehabilitation for post-COVID patients

Szerző(k) neve és munkahelye

Szarvas Zsófia 1, Horváth Rita 2, Fekete Mónika 1, Fazekas-Pongor Vince 1, Anna Péterfi 1, Pete Kinga 3, Cserjesi Renáta 3, Bakos Regina 2, Gőbel Orsolya 2, Pintér Renáta 2, Kováts Zsuzsanna 2, Horváth Gábor 2, Müller Veronika 2, Varga János Tamás 2
1 Department of Public Helath, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
2 Department of Pulmonology, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
3 Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest, Hungary

Bemutatás módja

Poszter

Szekció

Clinical Medicine VII. (Poster discussion will take place in the Aula during the Coffee Break)

Language of the presentation

Hungarian

Preferred session

Clinical Medicine

Összefoglaló szövege

Introduction: After COVID-19 infection, some of those who have recovered may experience persistent symptoms such as cough, dyspnoea, chest pain, shortness of breath, fatigue, anxiety, depression, whether mild or severe infection was caused by the coronavirus. Almost half of those affected (44%) also experienced a lasting deterioration in quality of life.
Aim: Our study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of complex cardiopulmonary rehabilitation and to assess quality of life and functional parameters before and after 10 days of rehabilitation.
Methods: At the start of the rehabilitation programme at the Department of Pulmonology, Semmelweis University, we assessed respiratory function (FEV1ref%), 6-minute walk distance (6MWD), chest wall expansion (CK), quality of life (EuroQol-5D, mMRC) and functional status after Covid-19 (PCFS). The individualised rehabilitation programme included controlled breathing techniques, chest wall mobilisation, respiratory and peripheral muscle strengthening, endurance training on bicycle and treadmill, dietary and psychological assessment and counselling.
Results: 68 patients have participated in the programme, avarage age: 54 years (48-63), male/female ratio: 39/29.The rehabilitation programme has resulted in significant improvements: 6MWD (m): 492 (435-547) vs. 523 (477-580); p=0.031; mMRC: 1 (0.25-1) vs. 0 (0-1); p=0.003, EQ-VAS score: 75 (65-80) vs. 85 (75-90); p=0.015, PCFS: 1 (1-2) vs. 0.5 (0-1); p=0.032. Respiratory function and chest kinematics scores also improved: FEV1 (ref%): 88 (78-100) vs. 92 (85-99); p=0.188; CK (cm): 3.5 (2.75-4.25) vs. 4 (1-5.25); p=0.296, breath holding test (BHT): 33 (23-44) vs. 41 (28-58); p=0.041.
Conclusion: Complex cardiopulmonary rehabilitation tailored to the individual is beneficial and recommended for all symptomatic post-COVID patients. It improves patients' quality of life, physical exercise capacity and reduces their symptoms. Overall, the clinical condition of patients improves.
Financial support: The authors received no financial support for the writing of the abstract and presentation/poster or for the research work.
Keywords: COVID-19, post-COVID syndrome, complex pulmonary rehabilitation; 6-minute walk test; dyspnoea; fatigue; quality of life

University and Doctoral School

Semmelweis University, Károly Rácz Doctoral School of Clinical Medicine

Supervisor

Dr. habil Varga János Tamás

Publication of my abstract

I do not give consent to the publication of my abstract on the website of the congress.

Kind

Szabad

Status

elfogadva

Accepted presentation method

poszter

Előadás fájl jóváhagyás

nem rendelkezett róla

Előadó

6881

Start

13:35

End

13:40

Authors (legacy)

Szarvas Zsófia 1, Horváth Rita 2, Fekete Mónika 1, Fazekas-Pongor Vince 1, Anna Péterfi 1, Pete Kinga 3, Cserjesi Renáta 3, Bakos Regina 2, Gőbel Orsolya 2, Pintér Renáta 2, Kováts Zsuzsanna 2, Horváth Gábor 2, Müller Veronika 2, Varga János Tamás 2
1 Department of Public Helath, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
2 Department of Pulmonology, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
3 Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest, Hungary