- CODEN : IAJPBB
- issn 2349-7750
TITLE:
EFFECTS OF PULMONARY TELE-REHABILITATION IN HOME CONFINED PATIENTS WITH COVID-19
AUTHORS:
Dr Kinza Idrees, Dr Hafiz Abdul Basit Shabbir, Dr. Hafiza Aqsa Shabbir, Dr Ayesha Niaz, Dr Khadija Ahmed
ABSTRACT:
Background: Corona virus was first identified in mid-1960 and consisted of seven classes. Human corona virus first appeared in December, 2019 in China then this outbreak affected most of the world on its peak till April, 2020. It is known to be highly contagious droplet infection. The incubation period of this virus is average 5 days and then it reacts or stays for 14 days in human body. This is an upper respiratory tract infection which later involves lungs. People go through different symptoms including hyperthermia, non-productive cough, myalgia, body pain, fatigue, headache and diarrhea. Aims & Objectives: The main aim of our study is to analyze the therapeutic effects of pulmonary rehabilitation that will be provided by Tele-communication in patients with COVID-19 who will be home-confined and having mild to moderate symptoms, we will be maintaining the social distancing and following SOPs to prevent exposure. Methodology: From the preliminary survey that we conducted through Google form we came to know that; respiratory complication is the most prevalent among the patients with COVID-19. For interventional purpose We will select a sample size forty (40) patients, who will meet the inclusion and exclusion criteria of our research. They will be further divided into two groups Group A and Group B, which will be allocated through Computer generative randomization, experimental group and control group respectively. Statistical analysis: In this study we will use SPSS version 20. Keywords: COVID-19, Respiratory Complications, Physical Therapy, Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Tele rehabilitation. Results: Pulmonary Tele-Rehabilitation shows significant results in home-confined COVID-19 patients. Conclusion: It is concluded that the most prevalent complication in COVID-19 patients, which is respiratory complication can have a significant effect of pulmonary Tele-Rehabilitation in home-confined patients with mild to moderate symptoms
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