An interventional study of Synchronous telerehabilitation programme and Asynchronous telerehabilitation programme in COVID-19 and Telerehabilitation, sponsored by Bitlis Eren University. Completed at 1 site in Turkey. Open to participants aged 18 Years to 75 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2023-03-09.
Sponsored by Bitlis Eren University · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment
Investigators aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of exercise programs given by synchronous and asynchronous telerehabilitation methods in patients after discharge from COVID-19.
Fifty seven participants will be enrolled. Participants will be randomly divided into 3 groups.
For this purpose, patients will be recruited at the time of discharge from the hospital and two experimental groups with the same physical therapy and educational program will be carried out. participants in the control group will only educational program. Participants in experimental groups will be followed using videoconference interviews from synchronous telerehabilitation methods and mobile application from asynchronous telerehabilitation methods at home. These participants will be given an 8-week exercise program. The exercise program will consist of physical exercises (aerobic and strength exercises) along with breathing exercises and the patients will be evaluated before and after the treatment.
After treatment programs, the functional capacity, performance, and hemodynamic parameters of the participants will be evaluated. Quality of life, physical activity level, anxiety-depression, and fatigue severity will also be evaluated with questionnaires.
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Exclusion Criteria:
Participants will exercise program at home for an average of 30 minutes a day, 3 days a week, under the supervision of a physiotherapist via synchronized video conference. The program will continue for 8 weeks. The exercise program will consist of physical exercises (aerobic and strength exercises) along with breathing exercises and an educational program. Physical exercises will be adjusted in 3 different difficulty levels: sitting, standing with or without support.
Other: Synchronous telerehabilitation programme
The same exercises as in the synchronous telerehabilitation program will be done at the same frequency. Participants will watch the videos sent by the investigator via the mobile application and then do the exercises at home. The participants will meet with the investigator once a week to an update exercise program.
Other: Asynchronous telerehabilitation programme
Participants in this group will only receive an educational program
Exercise program and educational program
Also known as: Video conference
Exercise program educational program
Also known as: Mobil application
Incremental Shuttle Walk Test (ISWT)
The participant will be asked to walk around two 9-meter cones and complete them within the given time. Oxygen saturation and heart rate will be measured before and immediately after the test. They will be asked to self-report dyspnea and fatigue according to the modified Borg scale (0-10).
Time frame: Change from baseline walking distance (meters) of the patients at the end of the 8th week and, postintervation sixth months
30-Second Chair Stand Test (30 CST)
The patient will be asked to sit and stand as much as possible within 30 seconds, with his hands crossed over his chest. The number of sitting and staying for 30 seconds will be noted.
Time frame: Change from baseline number of sitting and staying of the patients at the end of the 8th week and, postintervation sixth months
Brief Physical Performance Battery (BPPB)
It is a test used to evaluate the lower extremity function of patients. This battery represents the sum of 3 functional tests such as standing stance tests, 4 meters walking test and 5 times chair sit and stand (5STS). Each test is scored between 0 (not completing the test) and 4 (highest performance level)
Time frame: Change from baseline score of the patients at the end of the 8th week and, postintervation sixth months
Oxygen Saturation and Heart Rate
Participants' resting oxygen saturation and heart rate, and oxygen saturation and heart rate after the tests will be evaluated
Time frame: Change from baseline oxygen saturation (SaO2) and heart rate (beats per minute) of the patients at the end of the 8th week and, postintervation sixth months
Dyspnea and Fatigue Level
Participants' dyspnea and fatigue level, and dyspnea and fatigue level after the tests will be evaluated according to the Modified Borg (0-10) scale
Time frame: Change from baseline dyspnea and fatigue of the patients at the end of the 8th week and, postintervation sixth months
Timed Up-Go Test (TUG)
Participants are asked to get up from the chair, walk 3 m at a comfortable and safe pace, return and sit back in the chair.
Time frame: Change from baseline time (second) of the patients at the end of the 8th week and, postintervation sixth months
International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short Form (IPAQ)
It is a scale used to determine the level of physical activity in adults. The scale questions vigorous and moderate physical activity, walking time of at least 10 minutes and daily sitting time in the last 7 days.
Time frame: Change from baseline metabolic equivalent (MET)-minute/week of the patients at the end of the 8th week and, postintervation sixth months
Hospital Anxiety Depression (HAD) Scale
The questionnaire, which was filled in by the patient and includes the anxiety and depression subscales, consists of 14 items. Responses are scored between 0-3.
Time frame: Change from baseline score in scale of the patients at the end of the 8th week and, postintervation sixth months
Fatigue Severity Scale
This scale is a 9-item scale that measures the severity of fatigue in patients and its effect on one's activities and lifestyle. Responses are scored on a seven-point scale with 1 = strongly disagree and 7 = strongly agree.
Time frame: Change from baseline score in scale of the patients at the end of the 8th week and, postintervation sixth months
Quality of Life Scale: Short Form-36 (SF-36)
The self-assessment scale consists of 36 items and 8 sub-dimensions. The scale is evaluated considering the last four weeks. On the scale, 0 points indicate poor health and 100 points indicate good health.
Time frame: Change from baseline score in scale of the patients at the end of the 8th week and, postintervation sixth months
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