Daniels, K.; Mourad, J.; Bonnechère, B. Exploring the Use of Mobile Health for the Rehabilitation of Long COVID Patients: A Scoping Review. Healthcare2024, 12, 451.
Daniels, K.; Mourad, J.; Bonnechère, B. Exploring the Use of Mobile Health for the Rehabilitation of Long COVID Patients: A Scoping Review. Healthcare 2024, 12, 451.
Daniels, K.; Mourad, J.; Bonnechère, B. Exploring the Use of Mobile Health for the Rehabilitation of Long COVID Patients: A Scoping Review. Healthcare2024, 12, 451.
Daniels, K.; Mourad, J.; Bonnechère, B. Exploring the Use of Mobile Health for the Rehabilitation of Long COVID Patients: A Scoping Review. Healthcare 2024, 12, 451.
Abstract
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a substantial revolution in the incorporation of digital solutions in healthcare. This systematic review investigates the enduring physical and psychological consequences individuals experience up to two years post-recovery. Additionally, it focuses on examining the influence of mHealth interventions on these effects. Significantly, 41.7% of survivors experience lingering symptoms that have not been addressed, while 14.1% encounter difficulties in returning to work. The presence of anxiety, compromised respiratory functioning, and persistent symptoms highlight the immediate requirement for specific therapies. Telehealth, particularly telerehabilitation, presents itself as a possible way to address these difficulties. The study thoroughly examines 10 studies encompassing 749 COVID-19 patients, investigating the efficacy of telerehabilitation therapies in addressing various health markers. Telerehabilitation-based breathing exercises yield substantial enhancements in functional performance, dyspnea, and overall well-being. The results emphasize the potential of telerehabilitation to have a favorable effect on patient outcomes, however more research is needed to strengthen the existing evidence basis as one of the most important limitation is the limited number of trials and the evaluation of varied therapies. The analysis highlights the significance of digital solutions in post-COVID care and calls for ongoing research to improve comprehension and implementation of telehealth interventions in a swiftly changing healthcare environment.
Medicine and Pharmacology, Neuroscience and Neurology
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