Three (3)-Year Summary of Post COVID-19 Rehabilitation Programme in South West London.
<bold>Introduction:</bold> There is no universally agreed definition for Long Covid-19, defined as signs and symptoms during or after an infection with COVID-19 that continue for more than 12 weeks and are not explained by an alternative diagnosis. With over 100 different symptoms now associated with this condition, the journey to recovery can vary. <bold>Aim:</bold> To determine the demographic factors in patients referred to a Long Covid-19 service in South West London. To evaluate the impact of rehabilitation program in Long Covid-19 over a period of three (3) years. <bold>Methods:</bold> Informed consent was obtained before the eight(8) week structured exercise program. A pre-and-post MRC Dyspnea Scale (MRC), Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS),EQ5D-5L (VAS), Work Social Adjustment Scale (WSAS), and 1minute Sit-to-Stand were collected. <bold>Results:</bold> A total of 1,270 patients were referred to the service and 170 patients completed the program. The results showed a mean of four (4)(29%) repetition improvement with the sit-to-stand from baseline. The MRC Dyspnea scale did not change (60%) post-rehabilitation. The FSS score improved by 7%, WSAS and the EQ5D-5L(VAS) improved by 2points (5%). <bold>Conclusion:</bold> The most obvious findings that emerge, is the highest number of referrals are of white ethnicity. The Rehabilitation Programme is associated with positive health improvements in Long COVID-19 patients. Continued efforts are needed to make post COVID-19 programmmes accessible. <fig><object-id>erj;64/suppl_68/PA3211/F1</object-id><object-id>F1</object-id><object-id>F1</object-id><graphic></graphic></fig>
Authors
- Cielito Caneja (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6122-920X)
- Amy Grant (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3605-0934)
- Kim Nottingham
Institutions
- Croydon Health Services NHS Trust (GB)
Publication Details
- Published
- 2024-09-14
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1183/13993003.congress-2024.pa3211
- Primary Topic
- Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00