Efficacy of Synchronous and Asynchronous Telerehabilitation in COVID-19 Discharges
COVID-19, Telerehabilitation
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for COVID-19 focused on measuring COVID-19, Telerehabilitation, Exercise program, Breathing exercises
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- COVID-19 patients in the subacute period discharged
- Be 18 years or older
- Having received oxygen therapy or mechanical ventilation support in the hospital
- Access to online interviews and web-based exercises with a secure internet connection
- Having sufficient speaking and hearing skills for telerehabilitation
- Volunteer to participate in research
Exclusion Criteria:
- Unstable clinical condition
- Having had cerebrovascular disease, intra-articular drug injection or surgery of the lower extremities in the last 6 months
- Inability to walk independently, even with an assistive device
- Having serious neuromuscular problems
- Not being cooperative enough to answer and understand questionnaires and scales
Sites / Locations
- Marmara University
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
Experimental
Experimental
No Intervention
Synchronous telerehabilitation program (Video conference)
Asynchronous telerehabilitation programme (Mobil app.)
Control
Participants will exercise program at home for an average of 30 minutes a day, 3 days a week, under the supervision of a physiotherapist via synchronized video conference. The program will continue for 8 weeks. The exercise program will consist of physical exercises (aerobic and strength exercises) along with breathing exercises and an educational program. Physical exercises will be adjusted in 3 different difficulty levels: sitting, standing with or without support.
The same exercises as in the synchronous telerehabilitation program will be done at the same frequency. Participants will watch the videos sent by the investigator via the mobile application and then do the exercises at home. The participants will meet with the investigator once a week to an update exercise program.
Participants in this group will only receive an educational program