Original Research Article
Year: 2023 | Month: April-June | Volume: 8 | Issue: 2 | Pages: 442-451
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijshr.20230256
A Retrospective Cohort Study of Effects of Physiotherapy in Rehabilitation in Post Covid-19 Patients
Dr. Fareed1, Dr. Ekta Kumari2, Dr. Subba Reddy3, Dr. Anirudh4
1Consultant Physiotherapist, Department of Physiotherapy. APOKOS Rehabilitation Hospitals
2Consultant Physiotherapist, Department of Physiotherapy, APOKOS Rehabilitation Hospitals
3Director, APOKOS Rehabilitation
4CEO, APOKOS Rehabilitation
Corresponding Author: Dr Syed Khaja Fareeduddin
ABSTRACT
Background: The coronavirus pandemic elucidated how a single highly infectious virus can overburden the health care system of highly developed nations. Elderly people and those with an underlying health condition are considered to be more at risk of developing severe symptoms and have a higher risk of physical deconditioning during their hospital stay & post-COVID-19.
Objective: To describe the importance and assess the effects of Physiotherapy in rehabilitation in Post Covid-19 Patients in full recovery
Method: This retrospective cohort study was determined to witness the evidence of the primary outcome of quantifying Dyspnea (through the Dyspnea grading scale), SpO2levels, and oxygen requirement of the patient. The secondary outcome included assessment and evaluation of functional activity using various scales such as the Functional mobility scale (FMS), Functional Independence Measure (FIM), and Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) at the time of admission and the end of the rehabilitation program.
Results: Using the mentioned scales, data on each patient, O2 support, mobility status, and independence regarding ADLs have all improved gradually over the study period, as evidenced by the outcomes that were revealed by our statistical analysis. By the completion of the rehabilitation program, precisely 92.30% of patients were on room air, 73.33% gained no Dyspnea, 86.67% achieved full activity, 53.33% gained complete independence of ADLs,and 40.00% gained no exertion with physical activity.
Conclusion: The study revealed concrete proof of the efficacy of the physiotherapy recommendations accompanied by the significant results derived through the above variable study scores. Additional research is required, to support these preliminary findings.
Keywords: Physiotherapy, Rehabilitation, COVID-19, Respiratory support.