Effect of pulmonary rehabilitation on functional status dyspnea and quality of life among post COVID-19 patients

Abstract

Objectives

To determine the Effect of pulmonary rehabilitation on functional status dyspnea and quality of life among post-COVID-19 patients.

Methods

The study utilized an experimental study design with a total of 120 participants to examine the effects of pulmonary rehabilitation. The participants were divided into two groups: Group A (experimental group) and Group B (control group). Demographic variables such as age, weight, and height were collected. Health-related quality of life (HRQL), post-COVID-19 functional status, and perceived exertion were assessed before and after the intervention.

Results

Group A demonstrated a higher mean age than Group B, indicating a significant age difference between the two groups, with no significant difference observed in weight and height. Following the intervention, Group A exhibited significant improvement in HRQL, post-COVID-19 functional status, and perceived exertion compared to Group B.

Conclusion

Pulmonary rehabilitation had positive effects on health-related quality of life, post-COVID-19 functional status, and perceived exertion. The experimental group benefited from improved HRQL, suggesting an overall enhancement in their well-being. The study provides preliminary evidence supporting the effectiveness of pulmonary rehabilitation as an intervention for improving outcomes in individuals post-COVID-19.

Keywords:

• Pulmonary rehabilitation
• functional
• dyspnea
• quality of life
• COVID-19

Acknowledgment

None

Ethical approval

The work has been approved by the appropriate ethical committees related to the institution (Galgotias University Departmental Ethics Committee, on July12, 2023 with registration number DEC/007/23) and subjects gave informed consent to the work.

Disclosure statement

There are no financial conflicts of interest to disclose. The authors declare no conflict of interest.

Submission statement

We represent that this submission is original work and is not under consideration for publication with any other journal.