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Using Continuous Data Tracking Technology to Study Exercise Adherence in Pulmonary Rehabilitation

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Long COVID and rehabilitation.

Hung-Jui Chuang¹, Chia-Wei Lin¹, Ming-Yen Hsiao¹

¹Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, National Taiwan University Hospital and College Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC.

Journal of the Formosan Medical Association = Taiwan Yi Zhi

|April 15, 2023

Summary

Long COVID, a condition affecting survivors of Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), presents with persistent symptoms like fatigue and cognitive impairment. Rehabilitation, including exercise-based therapy, is crucial for managing long COVID and improving patient quality of life.

Keywords:

Activities of daily living COVID-19 Long COVID Rehabilitation

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Medical Rehabilitation
Infectious Diseases
Public Health

Background:

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has resulted in significant global morbidity and mortality.
A growing number of COVID-19 survivors are experiencing long COVID, necessitating effective management strategies.
Long COVID presents diverse clinical manifestations in both adults and children, impacting daily life and quality of life.

Purpose of the Study:

To review current knowledge on the epidemiology, mechanisms, and clinical presentations of long COVID.
To examine rehabilitation principles, modules, and their effects on long COVID patients.
To present Taiwan's nationwide framework for long COVID care.

Main Methods:

Systematic review of existing literature on long COVID.
Analysis of reported symptoms, potential mechanisms, and impact on function.
Evaluation of rehabilitation strategies, including exercise-based therapy and telerehabilitation.
Review of a national care framework implementation.

Main Results:

Common persistent symptoms include dyspnea, chronic cough, fatigue, cognitive impairment, and psychological issues.
Proposed mechanisms for long COVID symptoms remain largely unconfirmed.
Rehabilitation, particularly exercise-based therapy, is vital for functional recovery.
Early comprehensive evaluation and monitoring for post-exertional symptom exacerbation and orthostatic hypotension are recommended.

Conclusions:

Long COVID significantly affects individuals' function and quality of life.
Rehabilitation is a cornerstone in managing long COVID, aiming for functional improvement.
Further large-scale randomized controlled trials are needed to optimize rehabilitation protocols for long COVID.