Abstract

MERA, Tania Abril et al. Effort reeducation in patients with COVID-19 pneumonia. Vive Rev. Salud [online]. 2022, vol.5, n.15, pp.763-773.  Epub Nov 01, 2022. ISSN 2664-3243.  https://doi.org/10.33996/revistavive.v5i15.186.

Patients with COVID-19 pneumonia present sequelae such as dyspnea, fatigue, cognitive problems, decreased aerobic and functional capacity. The re-education to effort requires low impact exercises, which require a progressive work of maximal strength in a time limit to teach them to resist fatigue. The general objective of this work is to demonstrate the benefits of the stress reeducation program in patients with COVID-19 pneumonia treated at the General Hospital IESS Milagro. A quantitative approach study, explanatory scope, experimental design and evaluation instruments such as: Clinical history and mMRC scales, IBF, Modified MRC, PCFS, sit to stand and Mini mental, the sample consisted of 50 patients aged between 20 and 70 years. After the Exertion Re-education Program, 100% of the patients presented mild fatigue (IBF), 100% did not present cognitive deterioration (Mini-mental); 44% did not manifest dyspnea and 56% mild dyspnea (mMRC). 100% increased their muscle strength (MRC) and 40% performed their activities of daily living despite presenting few symptoms (PCFS). 100% improved in aerobic capacity (Sit to Stand). It is concluded that exertional re-education exercises contribute positively to improve the quality of life of patients with COVID-19 pneumonia, through the use of various techniques that allow them to progressively return to physical activity and sports, which was demonstrated in the results.

Keywords : COVID-19; Pneumonia; Aerobic; Capacity; Fatigue; Dyspnea.

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