Key result
One-month supervised exercise telerehabilitation is linked to a ~14% improvement in 6MWTD for chronic disease patients.
Why the study?
Patients with chronic illnesses are at high risk for COVID-19 sequelae and face challenges accessing outpatient rehabilitation, potentially worsening their conditions.
Does a supervised exercise-based telerehabilitation program improve walk test performance and quality of life in patients with chronic diseases?
Observational (n=47)
No
Does a supervised exercise-based telerehabilitation program improve walk test performance and quality of life in patients with chronic diseases?
Supervised telerehabilitation is an effective strategy to improve functional capacity and quality of life in patients with chronic diseases during pandemic-related restrictions.
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May support telerehabilitation amid access barriers; leaves open efficacy versus usual care in randomized trials.
BACKGROUND: The world is currently undergoing a pandemic, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus (COVID-19). According to the World Health Organization, patients with chronic illnesses appear to be at the highest risk for COVID-19 associated sequelae. Inability to participate in outpatient-based rehabilitation programs and being home-bound can increase the risk for and potential worsening of chronic health conditions. This study evaluated the short-term effects of telerehabilitation on patients' walk test performance and health related quality of life (HRQoL). METHODS: 47 patients (23 cardiovascular, 15 pulmonary, 9 oncology) participated in the telerehabilitation program. At baseline and following a 1-month intervention, patients had their 6-minute walk test distance (6MWTD) and HRQoL assessed. Average daily step counts were measured by the PACER App. CONCLUSIONS: Our results indicate that a short-term, supervised virtual telerehabilitation program had significant positive effects on 6MWTD and HRQoL in cardiac, pulmonary and oncology patients during COVID-19.
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Patel et al. (2021) conducted an observational in Chronic diseases (cardiovascular, pulmonary, oncology) (n=47). Supervised exercise-based telerehabilitation vs. Baseline was evaluated on 6-minute walk test distance (6MWTD) (13.9% improvement, p=0.0418). A 1-month supervised exercise-based telerehabilitation program significantly improved 6-minute walk test distance by 13.9% compared to baseline in patients with chronic diseases.
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