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The Recovery Journey and the Rehabilitation Boat - A qualitative study to explore experiences of COVID-19
Charlotte Gerlis1,2, Amy Barradell1,3, Nikki Y Gardiner1
1Centre of Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences, 573772NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre- Respiratory, University Hospitals of Leicester, Leicester, UK.
Introduction:
There are early data to suggest that a rehabilitation programme can help with on-going symptoms of COVID-19, including breathlessness, exercise limitation and fatigue. As yet, there are no published data to understand patients' perceived acceptability of a rehabilitation programme for COVID-19.
Methods:
2 focus groups (n = 9) and 4 one to one interviews were conducted with participants who attended a rehabilitation program following COVID-19. Interviews were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis with an inductive approach.
Results:
Two overarching themes were generated from the data. The first, The Recovery Journey is sub-divided into five sub-themes of Expectations, Individual and Varied Journeys, Mental and Physical Improvements, Self-values and The Journey Continues. The second overarching theme, The Rehabilitation boat contains five subthemes: Programme Delivery, Safe and Supportive, Validation and Assurance, Shared Reflections and Education.
Conclusion:
A rehabilitation programme for post COVID-19 symptoms was considered to be acceptable and viewed positively in terms of improving physical and mental symptoms. The opportunity to share the experience with others in the same boat was highly valued in the context of an unexpected and potentially lonely COVID-19 recovery.
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