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100 _a Joshi,Aishana.
245 _aEffectiveness of Pulmonary rehabilitation in respiratory outcome and health related quality of life in Patients with COVID-19 Pulmonary Sequelae at a Provincial Hospital in Bagmati Province.
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500 _aResearch Report.
520 _aABSTRACT: Introduction: COVID-19 can result in a large variety of chronic health issues such as impaired lung function, reduced exercise performance and diminished quality of life. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of pulmonary rehabilitation among patients with COVID-19 pulmonary sequelae at a provincial hospital in Bagmati province of Nepal. Methods: An intervention study was conducted at Methinkot hospital, Kavrepalanchowk, Nepal from January to June 2022. 80 patients were recruited to a three week comprehensive pulmonary rehabilitation program with 40 each in intervention and control group. Data entry and analysis was done in SPSS version 20.0. Descriptive and inferential statistics were performed using Chi square test, independent sample t-test and paired t-test. Results: Significant difference in mean respiratory rate, peripheral oxygen saturation, 1- minute sit to stand test and 6-minute walking distance test were noted in intervention group with p-value < 0.05 while no significant difference in these parameters were observed in the control group. Significant difference in Mobility, Pain/Discomfort dimension of EQ-5D-3L index and mean EQ VAS score was noted in the intervention group with p-value < 0.05 while no significant difference was noted in the same dimensions and mean EQ VAS score in the control group. Conclusion: This study reflects the effectiveness of pulmonary rehabilitation in respiratory outcome and some dimensions of health related quality of life in patients with COVID-19 pulmonary sequelae in Nepalese health care setting. Pulmonary rehabilitation is a feasible, safe and effective therapeutic option in COVID-19 patients. Keywords: COVID-19; HRQoL; pulmonary rehabilitation
650 _aCOVID-19.
650 _aHRQoL.
650 _aPulmonary rehabilitation.
856 _yhttp://www.nhrc.gov.np/
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