This study aims to evaluate the effects of Physiotherapy Via Video Calls on Cardiopulmonary Functions, Physical Function, Cognitive Function, Activity Daily Livings, and Quality of Life in Patients With COVID-19.
A 2-armed, parallel-group, randomized controlled trial was conducted at Chulabhorn Hospital, Thailand on a convenience sample of patients who tested positive for COVID-19 using RT-PCR.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
32
1. Physical therapy training via video call 2. An advise and a leaflet for cardiopulmonary rehabilitation
Chulabhorn hospital
Lak Si, Bangkok, Thailand
Cardiopulmonary function
using Cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET)
Time frame: at day 28 and 90 after positive in COVID-19 testing
Patient's quality of life
using the The World Health Organization Quality of Life (WHOQOL-BREF-THAI) 26 items; the final score ranges from 24-120; higher score means participants satisfied with the quality of life.
Time frame: at day 3 and 21 after positive in COVID-19 testing
Functional capacity
using Duke Activity status index The final score ranges between zero and 58.2 points; The higher the score, the better the functional capacity.
Time frame: at day 3 and 21 after positive in COVID-19 testing
Anxiety and depression
using Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) The total score is the sum of the 14 items, and for each subscale the score is the sum of the respective seven items (ranging from 0-21). A total subscale score of \>8 points out of a possible 21 denotes considerable symptoms of anxiety or depression.
Time frame: at day 3 and 21 after positive in COVID-19 testing
Insomnia
using Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) The final score ranges between zero and 28 points. The total score is interpreted as follows: absence of insomnia (0-7); sub-threshold insomnia (8-14); moderate insomnia (15-21); and severe insomnia (22-28).
Time frame: at day 3 and 21 after positive in COVID-19 testing
Cognitive function
using Thai Mental State Examination The final score ranges between zero and 30 points. A score of 25 or higher is classed as normal. If the score is below 24, the result is usually considered to be abnormal, indicating possible cognitive impairment.
Time frame: at day 3 and 21 after positive in COVID-19 testing
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Muscle strength
using 1-minute sit to stand
Time frame: at day 3 and 21 after positive in COVID-19 testing