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Pittara M, Matsangidou M, Pattichis CS. Virtual Reality for Pulmonary Rehabilitation: Comprehensive Review. JMIR Rehabil Assist Technol 2023; 10:e47114. [PMID: 37782529 PMCID: PMC10580136 DOI: 10.2196/47114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2023] [Revised: 07/11/2023] [Accepted: 07/31/2023] [Indexed: 10/03/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Pulmonary rehabilitation is a vital component of comprehensive care for patients with respiratory conditions, such as lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and asthma, and those recovering from respiratory diseases like COVID-19. It aims to enhance patients' functional ability and quality of life, and reduce symptoms, such as stress, anxiety, and chronic pain. Virtual reality is a novel technology that offers new opportunities for customized implementation and self-control of pulmonary rehabilitation through patient engagement. OBJECTIVE This review focused on all types of virtual reality technologies (nonimmersive, semi-immersive, and fully immersive) that witnessed significant development and were released in the field of pulmonary rehabilitation, including breathing exercises, biofeedback systems, virtual environments for exercise, and educational models. METHODS The review screened 7 electronic libraries from 2010 to 2023. The libraries were ACM Digital Library, Google Scholar, IEEE Xplore, MEDLINE, PubMed, Sage, and ScienceDirect. Thematic analysis was used as an additional methodology to classify our findings based on themes. The themes were virtual reality training, interaction, types of virtual environments, effectiveness, feasibility, design strategies, limitations, and future directions. RESULTS A total of 2319 articles were identified, and after a detailed screening process, 32 studies were reviewed. Based on the findings of all the studies that were reviewed (29 with a positive label and 3 with a neutral label), virtual reality can be an effective solution for pulmonary rehabilitation in patients with lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and asthma, and in individuals and children who are dealing with mental health-related disorders, such as anxiety. The outcomes indicated that virtual reality is a reliable and feasible solution for pulmonary rehabilitation. Interventions can provide immersive experiences to patients and offer tailored and engaging rehabilitation that promotes improved functional outcomes of pulmonary rehabilitation, breathing body awareness, and relaxation breathing techniques. CONCLUSIONS The identified studies on virtual reality in pulmonary rehabilitation showed that virtual reality holds great promise for improving the outcomes and experiences of patients. The immersive and interactive nature of virtual reality interventions offers a new dimension to traditional rehabilitation approaches, providing personalized exercises and addressing psychological well-being. However, additional research is needed to establish standardized protocols, identify the most effective strategies, and evaluate long-term benefits. As virtual reality technology continues to advance, it has the potential to revolutionize pulmonary rehabilitation and significantly improve the lives of patients with chronic lung diseases.
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- Melpo Pittara
- Bernoulli Institute for Mathematics, Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence, Groningen, Netherlands
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- Department of Computer Science, University of Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus
- Biomedical Engineering Research Centre, University of Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus
- HealthXR Smart, Ubiquitous, and Participatory Technologies for Healthcare Innovation, CYENS-Centre of Excellence, Nicosia, Cyprus
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Artificial Intelligence Functionalities During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Disaster Med Public Health Prep 2023; 17:e336. [PMID: 36847255 DOI: 10.1017/dmp.2023.3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has led us to use virtual solutions and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI). Recent studies have clearly demonstrated the role of AI in health care and medical practice; however, a comprehensive review can identify potential yet not fulfilled functionalities of such technologies in pandemics. Therefore, this scoping review study aims at assessing AI functionalities in the COVID-19 pandemic in 2022. METHODS A systematic search was carried out in PubMed, Cochran Library, Scopus, Science Direct, ProQuest, and Web of Science from 2019 to May 9, 2022. Researchers selected the articles according to the search keywords. Finally, the articles mentioning the functionalities of AI in the COVID-19 pandemic were evaluated. Two investigators performed this process. RESULTS Initial search resulted in 9123 articles. After reviewing the title, abstract, and full text of these articles, and applying the inclusion and exclusion criteria, 4 articles were selectd for the final analysis. All 4 were cross-sectional studies. Two studies (50%) were performed in the United States, 1 (25%) in Israel, and 1 (25%) in Saudi Arabia. They covered the functionalities of AI in the prediction, detection, and diagnosis of COVID-19. CONCLUSIONS To the extent of the researchers' knowledge, this study is the first scoping review that assesses the AI functionalities in the COVID-19 pandemic. Health-care organizations need decision support technologies and evidence-based apparatuses that can perceive, think, and reason not dissimilar to human beings. Potential functionalities of such technologies can be used to predict mortality, detect, screen, and trace current and former patients, analyze health data, prioritize high-risk patients, and better allocate hospital resources in pandemics, and generally in health-care settings.
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Significant regional inequalities in the prevalence of intellectual disability and trends from 1990 to 2019: a systematic analysis of GBD 2019. Epidemiol Psychiatr Sci 2022; 31:e91. [PMID: 36539341 PMCID: PMC9805697 DOI: 10.1017/s2045796022000701] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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AIMS Policymakers and researchers have little evidence on prevalence rates of intellectual disability (ID) or their changes over time to tailor healthcare interventions. Prevalence rates and trends of ID are especially lacking in regions with lower socio-demographic development. Additionally, the assessment of inequalities in the prevalence of ID across regions with varying socio-demographic development is understudied. This study assessed variations in prevalence rates of ID from 1990 to 2019 and the related inequalities between low and high socio-demographic index (SDI) regions. METHODS This study used global data from 1990 to 2019 for individuals with ID from the 2019 Global Burden of Diseases study. Data analyses were performed from September 2021 to January 2022. Prevalence for individuals with ID was extracted by sex, age groups and SDI regions. Annual percentage change (APC) was estimated for each demographic group within SDI regions to assess their prevalence trends over 30 years. Relative and absolute inequalities were calculated between low and high SDI regions for the various age groups. RESULTS In 2019, there were 107.62 million (1.74%) individuals with ID, with an APC of -0.80 (-0.88 to -0.72). There was a slightly higher prevalence among males (1.42%) than females (1.37%). The highest prevalence rates were found in the low-middle SDI regions (2.42%) and the lowest prevalence rates were in the high SDI regions (0.33%). There was a large reduction in the prevalence rate between the youngest age group v. the oldest age group in all the SDI regions and at all time points. The relative inequalities between low and high SDI regions increased over three decades. CONCLUSIONS While an overall decrease in global prevalence rate for ID was found, relative inequalities continue to increase with lower SDI regions needing more comprehensive support services. The demographic trends indicate a significantly higher mortality rate among those with ID v. the rest of the population. Our study highlights the necessity for policies and interventions targeting lower SDI regions to mobilise resources that better support individuals with ID and achieve sustainable development goals proposed by the United Nations.
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Moraes ÍAP, Lima JA, Silva NM, Simcsik AO, Silveira AC, Menezes LDC, Araújo LV, Crocetta TB, Voos MC, Tonks J, Silva TD, Dawes H, Monteiro CBM. Effect of Longitudinal Practice in Real and Virtual Environments on Motor Performance, Physical Activity and Enjoyment in People with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Prospective Randomized Crossover Controlled Trial. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:14668. [PMID: 36429386 PMCID: PMC9690405 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192214668] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2022] [Revised: 11/05/2022] [Accepted: 11/07/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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(1) Background: People with ASD commonly present difficulty performing motor skills and a decline in physical activity (PA) level and low enjoyment of PA. We aimed to evaluate whether longitudinal practice of an activity in virtual and real environments improves motor performance and whether this improvement is transferred to a subsequent practice when changing the environment, promoting PA and providing enjoyment; (2) Methods: People with ASD, aged between 10 and 16 years, were included and distributed randomly into two opposite sequences. The participants performed a 10 session protocol, with five sessions practicing in each environment (virtual or real). Heart rate measurement was carried out and an enjoyment scale was applied; (3) Results: 22 participants concluded the protocol. Sequence A (virtual first) presented an improvement in accuracy and precision and transferred this when changing environment; they also had a greater change in heart rate reserve. The majority of participants reported "fun" and "great fun" levels for enjoyment; (4) Conclusions: The virtual reality activity presented a higher level of difficulty, with greater gains in terms of transference to the real environment. Considering PA, our task provided very light to light activity and the majority of participants enjoyed the task.
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- Íbis A. P. Moraes
- Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of São Paulo (FMUSP), São Paulo 01246-903, Brazil
- College of Medicine and Health, St Lukes Campus, University of Exeter, Exeter EX1 2LU, UK
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- Physical Activity Sciences, School of Arts, Science and Humanities, University of São Paulo (EACH-USP), São Paulo 03828-000, Brazil
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- Medicine (Cardiology), Escola Paulista de Medicina, Federal University of São Paulo (EPM/UNIFESP), São Paulo 04021-001, Brazil
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- Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of São Paulo (FMUSP), São Paulo 01246-903, Brazil
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- Physical Activity Sciences, School of Arts, Science and Humanities, University of São Paulo (EACH-USP), São Paulo 03828-000, Brazil
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- Medicine (Cardiology), Escola Paulista de Medicina, Federal University of São Paulo (EPM/UNIFESP), São Paulo 04021-001, Brazil
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- Physical Activity Sciences, School of Arts, Science and Humanities, University of São Paulo (EACH-USP), São Paulo 03828-000, Brazil
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- Physical Activity Sciences, School of Arts, Science and Humanities, University of São Paulo (EACH-USP), São Paulo 03828-000, Brazil
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- Faculty of Humanities and Health Sciences, Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo (PUC-SP), São Paulo 05014-901, Brazil
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- College of Medicine and Health, St Lukes Campus, University of Exeter, Exeter EX1 2LU, UK
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- Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of São Paulo (FMUSP), São Paulo 01246-903, Brazil
- Medicine (Cardiology), Escola Paulista de Medicina, Federal University of São Paulo (EPM/UNIFESP), São Paulo 04021-001, Brazil
- Faculty of Medicine, University City of São Paulo (UNICID), São Paulo 03071-000, Brazil
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- College of Medicine and Health, St Lukes Campus, University of Exeter, Exeter EX1 2LU, UK
- Department of Paediatrics, University of Oxford, Oxford OX3 9DU, UK
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- Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of São Paulo (FMUSP), São Paulo 01246-903, Brazil
- Physical Activity Sciences, School of Arts, Science and Humanities, University of São Paulo (EACH-USP), São Paulo 03828-000, Brazil
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Seid AA, Aychiluhm SB, Mohammed AA. Effectiveness and feasibility of telerehabilitation in patients with COVID-19: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMJ Open 2022; 12:e063961. [PMID: 36198459 PMCID: PMC9534777 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-063961] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To determine the pooled effectiveness and feasibility of telerehabilitation in patients with COVID-19. DESIGN Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials (RCTs). DATA SOURCES PubMed, CINAHL, Science Direct, PEDro, Google Scholar and Cochrane Library databases were systematically searched to the end of March 2022. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA AND OUTCOMES RCTs investigating the effects of telerehabilitation in the management of patients with COVID-19 were included. The outcomes of interest were functional capacity, cardiopulmonary exercise tests, quality of life and other variables where data are available. DATA EXTRACTION AND SYNTHESIS Two reviewers screened, extracted data and performed methodological quality assessment independently. The revised Cochrane Risk of Bias tool was used to assess the risk of bias. Review Manager V.5.4 and Stata V.14.0 software were used for statistical analysis. Mean difference (MD) with 95% CI and the corresponding p value were used to determine the treatment effect between groups. A fixed-effect model was used for all variables as no significant heterogeneity was observed. RESULTS Four studies with 334 patients with COVID-19 were included. The pooled result of telerehabilitation showed statistically significant improvement on 6-minute walking test (MD 75.50; 95% CI 54.69 to 96.30; p=0.48), 30-second sit-to-stand test (MD 1.76; 95% CI 1.47 to 2.04; p=0.30), Borg Scale (MD 2.49; 95% CI 2.16 to 2.83; p=0.28) and level of dyspnoea (MD 6.26; 95% CI 5.42 to 7.10; p=0.66). The overall treatment completion rate was 88.46%, and the most common reason for withdrawal after randomisation was lost to follow-up or uncooperativeness. CONCLUSIONS The findings showed that telerehabilitation interventions could improve functional capacity and exercise perception among patients affected by COVID-19 and can be implemented with a high completion rate and minimal adverse events. However, more studies are required to investigate the effects on cardiopulmonary function, quality of life, anxiety, depression and other variables. PROSPERO REGISTRATION NUMBER CRD42021287975.
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- Abubeker Alebachew Seid
- Department of Nursing, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Samara University, Samara, Afar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Samara University, Samara, Afar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Nursing, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Samara University, Samara, Afar, Ethiopia
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Ahmadi Marzaleh M, Peyravi M, Azhdari N, Bahaadinbeigy K, Sharifian R, Samad‐Soltani T, Sarpourian F. Virtual reality applications for rehabilitation of COVID-19 patients: A systematic review. Health Sci Rep 2022; 5:e853. [PMID: 36210874 PMCID: PMC9528946 DOI: 10.1002/hsr2.853] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2022] [Revised: 08/16/2022] [Accepted: 09/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS The COVID-19 pandemic has changed people's lifestyles as well as the way healthcare services are delivered. Undoubtedly, the difficulties associated with COVID-19 infection and rehabilitation and those associated with quarantine and viral preventive efforts may exacerbate the need for virtual reality to be used as a part of a complete rehabilitation strategy for these individuals. Thus, the present research aimed to evaluate the potential uses of virtual reality for the rehabilitation of individuals suffering from COVID-19. METHODS From 2019 to March 1, 2022, a systematic search was conducted in PubMed, Cochran Library, Scopus, Science Direct, ProQuest, and Web of Science databases. The papers were selected based on search terms and those that discussed the use of virtual reality in the rehabilitation of COVID-19 patients were reviewed. Each step of the study was reviewed by two authors. RESULTS A total of 699 papers were found during the first search. Three papers were chosen for further investigation after a thorough evaluation of the publications' titles, abstracts, and full texts. Cross-sectional studies, randomized controlled clinical trials, and case reports comprised 33%, 33%, and 33% of the publications, respectively. Based on the results, people suffering from COVID-19 were the focus of two papers (66%) that employed immersion virtual reality for cognitive rehabilitation, whereas one study (33%) used non-immersive virtual reality for physical rehabilitation. In two papers (66%), virtual reality was also offered to patients in the form of a game. CONCLUSION According to the results of the present research, virtual reality games may enhance functional and cognitive consequences, contentment levels among patients, and their ability to take charge of their own health care. In light of the obstacles faced by COVID-19 patients, alterations in the delivery of healthcare, and the significance of rehabilitation in this group during quarantine, new techniques have been considered for these patients to maintain treatment, return to regular life, and enhance their standard of life.
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- Milad Ahmadi Marzaleh
- Department of Health in Disasters and Emergencies, Health Human Resources Research Center, School of Management and Medical InformaticsShiraz University of Medical SciencesShirazIran
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- Department of Health in Disasters and Emergencies, Health Human Resources Research Center, School of Management and Medical InformaticsShiraz University of Medical SciencesShirazIran
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- School of Rehabilitation SciencesShiraz University of Medical SciencesShirazIran
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- School of Management and Medical InformaticsKerman University of Medical SciencesKermanIran
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- Department of Health Information Technology, School of Management and Medical InformaticsShiraz University of Medical SciencesShirazIran
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- Department of Health Information Management, School of Management and Medical InformaticsTabriz University of Medical SciencesTabrizIran
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- Department of Health Information Technology, School of Management and Medical InformaticsShiraz University of Medical SciencesShirazIran
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Stewart TH, Villaneuva K, Hahn A, Ortiz-Delatorre J, Wolf C, Nguyen R, Bolter ND, Kern M, Bagley JR. Actual vs. perceived exertion during active virtual reality game exercise. FRONTIERS IN REHABILITATION SCIENCES 2022; 3:887740. [PMID: 36189005 PMCID: PMC9397749 DOI: 10.3389/fresc.2022.887740] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2022] [Accepted: 07/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Background Virtual exercise has become more common as emerging and converging technologies make active virtual reality games (AVRGs) a viable mode of exercise for health and fitness. Our lab has previously shown that AVRGs can elicit moderate to vigorous exercise intensities that meet recommended health benefit guidelines. Dissociative attentional focuses during AVRG gameplay have the potential to widen the gap between participants' perception of exertion and actual exertion. Objective The aim of this study was to determine actual exertion (AEx) vs. perceived exertion (PEx) levels during AVRGs by measuring heart rate (HR) and ratings of perceived exertion (RPE) in two different settings. Materials and methods HR and RPE were collected on participants (N = 32; age 22.6 ± 2.6) during 10 min of gameplay in LabS and GymS using the HTC VIVE with the following games played: Fruit Ninja VR (FNVR), Beat Saber (BS), and Holopoint (HP). Results Participants exhibited significantly higher levels of AEx compared to reported PEx for all three AVRGs (Intensity): FNVR [AEx = 11.6 ± 1.8 (Light), PEx = 9.0 ± 2.0 (Very Light)], BS [AEx = 11.3 ± 1.7 (Light), PEx = 10.3 ± 2.1 (Very Light)], HP [AEx = 13.1 ± 2.3 (Somewhat Hard), PEx = 12.3 ± 2.4 (Light–Somewhat Hard)]. Additionally, participants playing in the GymS experienced significantly higher levels of AEx [12.4 ± 2.3 (Light–Somewhat Hard)] and PEx [10.8 ± 2.5 (Very Light–Light)] compared to the LabS [AEx = 11.6 ± 1.8 (Light), PEx = 10.3 ± 2.6 (Very Light–Light)]. Conclusion Perceptions of exertion may be lower than actual exertion during AVRG gameplay, and exertion levels can be influenced by the setting in which AVRGs are played. This may inform VR developers and health clinicians who aim to incorporate exercise/fitness regimens into upcoming ‘virtual worlds' currently being developed at large scales (i.e., the “metaverse”).
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- Trenton H. Stewart
- Exercise Physiology Laboratory, Department of Kinesiology, San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA, United States
- Virtual Reality Institute of Health and Exercise, San Francisco, CA, United States
- *Correspondence: Trenton H. Stewart
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- Exercise Physiology Laboratory, Department of Kinesiology, San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA, United States
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- Exercise Physiology Laboratory, Department of Kinesiology, San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA, United States
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- Exercise Physiology Laboratory, Department of Kinesiology, San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA, United States
- Virtual Reality Institute of Health and Exercise, San Francisco, CA, United States
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- Exercise Physiology Laboratory, Department of Kinesiology, San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA, United States
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- Exercise Physiology Laboratory, Department of Kinesiology, San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA, United States
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- Exercise Physiology Laboratory, Department of Kinesiology, San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA, United States
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- Exercise Physiology Laboratory, Department of Kinesiology, San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA, United States
- Virtual Reality Institute of Health and Exercise, San Francisco, CA, United States
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- Exercise Physiology Laboratory, Department of Kinesiology, San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA, United States
- Virtual Reality Institute of Health and Exercise, San Francisco, CA, United States
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Seid AA, Aychiluhm SB, Mohammed AA. Effectiveness and feasibility of telerehabilitation in patients with COVID-19: a protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMJ Open 2022; 12:e058932. [PMID: 34992124 PMCID: PMC8739537 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-058932] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Respiratory rehabilitation is the use of exercise, education, and behavioural interventions to alleviate symptoms and improve quality of life. Recent studies highlight that respiratory rehabilitation is effective and safe for patients with COVID-19. We aim to evaluate the effectiveness and feasibility of respiratory telerehabilitation on patients infected with COVID-19 by conducting a systematic review and meta-analysis. METHODS AND ANALYSIS PubMed, Web of Science, Science Direct, Physiotherapy Evidence Database, Google Scholar and Cochrane Library databases will be searched from inception to the end of November 2021. Randomised controlled trials investigating the effectiveness of telerehabilitation in the management of COVID-19 will be included. The primary outcomes will be functional capacity, cardiopulmonary exercise tests and quality of life. Secondary outcomes will include anxiety/depression level, sleep quality, mortality rate, completion rate, reason for withdrawal, adverse events, service satisfaction, cost-effectiveness and other potential factors. Two reviewers will independently screen and extract data and perform quality assessment of included studies. The Cochrane risk of bias tool will be used to assess risk of bias. Review Manager V.5.4 (Cochrane Collaboration) software will be used for statistical analysis. Heterogeneity will be analysed using I² statistics. Mean difference or standardised mean difference with 95% CI and p value will be used to calculate treatment effect for outcome variables. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION Ethical approval is not required because this systematic review and meta-analysis is based on previously published data. Final result will be published in peer-reviewed journal and presented at relevant conferences and events. PROSPERO REGISTRATION NUMBER CRD42021287975.
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- Abubeker Alebachew Seid
- Department of Nursing, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Samara University, Samara, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Samara University, Samara, Ethiopia
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- Department of Nursing, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Samara University, Samara, Ethiopia
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Gilmutdinova IR, Kolyshenkov VA, Lapickaya KA, Trepova AS, Vasileva VA, Prosvirnin AN, Marchenkova LA, Terentev KV, Yakovlev MY, Rachin AP, Fesyun AD, Reverchuk IV. Telemedicine platform COVIDREHAB for remote rehabilitation of patients after COVID-19. Eur J Transl Myol 2021; 31. [PMID: 33985320 PMCID: PMC8274224 DOI: 10.4081/ejtm.2021.9783] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2021] [Accepted: 04/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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The world's practice has shown the importance of medical rehabilitation, which allows increasing the effectiveness of treatment of patients with COVID-19, and also significantly reduce the risks of developing complications after COVID-19. Moreover, timely medical rehabilitation reduces the frequency of disability retirement. We developed and investigated the effectiveness of the telemedicine platform "COVIDREHAB" in order to enhance the effectiveness of the recovery period during self-isolation, as well as to provide access to rehabilitation for patients residing in remote areas or unable to undergo in-person medical rehabilitation. This pilot open clinical study includes 178 patients (108 women and 70 men) aged 32 to 82 years [mean age 50 (33-56) years] who had a moderate disease of COVID-19. We used the specialised platform COVIDREHAB for remote monitoring of the rehabilitation efficiency of patients who suffered from COVID-19. During the study, the supervising doctor assigned the patient a set of specialised questionnaires, which were filled in online. The questionnaires distributed to the patient included questions specifically designed for the COVIDREHAB remote platform as well as the mMRC (Modified Medical Research Council) questionnaire. Patients who completed the remote rehabilitation programme were found to have positive dynamics of indicators of the respiratory system functional state, and complaints.Pulmonary rehabilitation is an important part of case management for patients with respiratory diseases and plays an active role in improving lung function and general well-being of patients. Patients who completed the comprehensive medical rehabilitation program using the information and analytical system COVIDREHAB, were found to have positive dynamics of indicators of the respiratory system functional state, and complaints. Hence, at the end of the course the shortness of breath severity decreased (from 34.8% to 12.4%, as well as the feeling of lack of oxygen from 32% to 17.4%, p <0.05). We anticipate the online approach to rehabilitation will improve the functioning of the respiratory and cardiovascular systems, restore physical function, reduce anxiety and depression, and restore quality of life. An essential benefit of this program is the prevention of secondary complications and reduction of serious adverse effects of COVID-19 treatment."
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- Ilmira R Gilmutdinova
- Federal State Budgetary Institution 'National Medical Research Centre for Rehabilitation and Balneology' of the Ministry of Health of Russia, Moscow.
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- Federal State Budgetary Institution 'National Medical Research Centre for Rehabilitation and Balneology' of the Ministry of Health of Russia, Moscow.
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- Federal State Budgetary Institution 'National Medical Research Centre for Rehabilitation and Balneology' of the Ministry of Health of Russia, Moscow.
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- Federal State Budgetary Institution 'National Medical Research Centre for Rehabilitation and Balneology' of the Ministry of Health of Russia, Moscow.
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- Federal State Budgetary Institution 'National Medical Research Centre for Rehabilitation and Balneology' of the Ministry of Health of Russia, Moscow.
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- Federal State Budgetary Institution 'National Medical Research Centre for Rehabilitation and Balneology' of the Ministry of Health of Russia, Moscow.
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- Federal State Budgetary Institution 'National Medical Research Centre for Rehabilitation and Balneology' of the Ministry of Health of Russia, Moscow.
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- Federal State Budgetary Institution 'National Medical Research Centre for Rehabilitation and Balneology' of the Ministry of Health of Russia, Moscow.
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- Federal State Budgetary Institution 'National Medical Research Centre for Rehabilitation and Balneology' of the Ministry of Health of Russia, Moscow.
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- Federal State Budgetary Institution 'National Medical Research Centre for Rehabilitation and Balneology' of the Ministry of Health of Russia, Moscow.
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- Federal State Budgetary Institution 'National Medical Research Centre for Rehabilitation and Balneology' of the Ministry of Health of Russia, Moscow.
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- FGAOU HE "Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University", Kaliningrad.
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