General profile of patients included in a post-covid-19 rehabilitation program

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https://doi.org/10.5212/Rev.Conexao.v.18.21739.025

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Introduction: After the incubation period of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes Covid-19, some symptoms may last for months or years, such as respiratory and peripheral muscle weakness. Objectives: To seek and identify the profile of individuals who were affected by Covid-19 and who had complications and a decrease in their lung and functional capacities, quality of life and peripheral muscle strength, after hospital discharge or home isolation. Methodology: Individuals who contracted Covid-19 and who sought the Extension Project Physical Therapy Assistance to Post-Covid-19 Patients participated in the study. Assessment data were collected using tests, questionnaires and scales. Results: The profile of 30 individuals was identified, who had mild, moderate and severe cases. In addition to the collected comorbidities, fatigue was the predominant symptom in this population. Conclusion: Participants showed changes in aspects related to quality of life, in addition to changes in sleep, fatigue, breathing capacity and handgrip strength.

Author Biographies

Marcos Vinicius Bubna, State University of Northern Paraná

Graduado em Fisioterapia pela Universidade Estadual do Norte do Paraná. Ex integrante e bolsista do projeto de extensão “Recuperação Físico-Funcional de Pacientes no Pós-Covid: da Alta Hospitalar a Reintegração Social”.

Rafaela Maria de Souza, State University of Northern Paraná

Mestre em Ciências do Movimento Humano pela UENP, pós-graduada em Terapia Intensiva Adulto e Neurofuncional adulto e pediátrica, docente do curso de fisioterapia da UENP e UNIFIO.

Karina Arielle da Silva Souza, State University of Northern Paraná

Mestre em Ciências do Movimento Humano pela UENP, pós-graduada em Terapia Intensiva Adulto pelo Instituto de Formação e Prestação de Serviço em Saúde NSG, e em Pneumologia pela UNESP.

Mahara Daian Garcia Lemes Proença, State University of Northern Paraná

Doutorado em Ciências da Saúde pela UEL, professora do Curso de Fisioterapia da UNESP de Marilia e do Programa de Mestrado Ciências do Movimento Humano (Stricto Sensu - UENP).

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2023-09-05

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Vol. 19 No. 1 (2023): Publicação contínua

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ARTIGOS

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