The effect of exercise training on improving respiratory function and physical activity in hospitalized patients COVID-19 referred to Masih Daneshvari Hospital

The effect of exercise on improving respiratory function and physical activity in hospitalized patients

A randomized clinical trial with the control group, with a sample size of 40 and with parallel and single blind groups

Patients with COVID-19 admitted to Masih Daneshvari Hospital in Tehran are randomly divided into two groups. In the experimental group, at the time of discharge, in addition to the routine medication program, the standard physical exercise program is provided to the patients and the control group is given only the routine medication program. Indicators including quality of life, six-minute walk test, Borg scale and physical activity of patients at discharge, after a week and then a month later are evaluated in both groups.

Inclusion criteria include COVID-19 evidence, oxygen saturation less than 90%, and ability to exercise. Exclusion criteria included the patient's inability to exercise, acute neuromuscular disease, severe multiorgan failure, and refusal to attend.

In the experimental group, patients receive an exercise program in addition to the medication plan upon discharge from the hospital. In the control group, patients receive only the necessary medication program upon discharge from the hospital. In both groups, quality of life, six-minute walking test distance, shortness of breath, oxygen saturation, and physical activity are assessed in three stages at discharge, after two weeks, and after one month.

Quality of life, distance traveled in the six-minute test, Dyspnea, physical activity

Using a simple randomization method with the help of a table of random numbers based on the code assigned to each patient are divided into two groups. Patients who have an individual code are in the control group and patients who have an even code are in the experimental group.

To avoid any possible complications, the primary caregiver is aware of how the groups are assigned. The researcher has also evaluated the consequences of assigning individuals to blind groups.

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