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Exercise Capacity and Occupational Competence Sequelae in COVID-19 Survivors: A Longitudinal Study
Vildan Fidanoglu1, Melda Saglam2, Serkan Pekcetin3
1Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Haliç University, Istanbul, Turkey.
Occupational Therapy in Health Care
|April 9, 2025
Summary
COVID-19 survivors show improved exercise capacity and occupational competence three months post-discharge. However, persistent symptoms impact performance, indicating a need for long-term outcome research.
Area of Science:
- Rehabilitation Medicine
- Infectious Diseases
- Occupational Health
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a significant number of individuals experiencing prolonged symptoms.
- Understanding the long-term functional recovery of COVID-19 patients is crucial for effective rehabilitation strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the changes in exercise capacity and occupational competence in hospitalized COVID-19 patients at discharge and three months later.
- To determine the correlation between exercise capacity and occupational competence during the post-COVID-19 recovery phase.
Main Methods:
- The study included 20 hospitalized COVID-19 patients.
- Exercise capacity was evaluated using the 6-Minute Step Test.
- Occupational competence was assessed via the Occupational Self-Assessment tool.
Main Results:
- Significant improvements in both exercise capacity and occupational competence were observed between discharge and the three-month follow-up (p < 0.05).
- No significant correlation was found between exercise capacity and occupational competence scores (p > 0.05).
- Persistent symptoms post-discharge affected patients' exercise and occupational performance.
Conclusions:
- Hospitalized COVID-19 patients demonstrate functional recovery in exercise capacity and occupational competence three months after discharge.
- Despite improvements, lingering symptoms can impede full recovery, highlighting the need for continued support.
- Further investigation into the long-term occupational outcomes of COVID-19 beyond one year is warranted.
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