Transition to Home-Based Treatment Plans for Center-Based Cardiac, Pulmonary, and Vascular Rehabilitation during COVID-19.
R I Med J (2013)
; 103(9): 30-33, 2020 Nov 02.
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| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-892698
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Traditional rehabilitation services, whether they are cardiac, pulmonary, or vascular, consist of 6-36 center-based, supervised sessions; however, due to COVID-19, in-person visits were suspended. This study sought to implement a transitional home-based treatment plan (HBTP) to patients.METHOD:
Patients enrolled in a rehabilitation service at the Miriam Hospital during the time of temporary closure were provided with a HBTP that was individualized to their needs and multi-disciplinary in nature. Patients were called weekly for continual guidance and support.RESULTS:
Of the 129 patients that received a HBTP, 115 (89%) participated in follow-up correspondence (63±12 years, 83% white, 66% male, 81% enrolled in cardiac rehab). Nearly 70% of patients continued to participate in regular exercise and upon re-opening, 69 (60%) of patients returned to center-based care. Psychosocial factors appeared to inhibit treatment adherence.CONCLUSIONS:
Patients are receptive to an HBTP and subsequent follow-up throughout temporary closure of rehabilitation services.Keywords
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Pneumonia, Viral
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Vascular Diseases
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Coronavirus Infections
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Exercise Therapy
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Pandemics
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Cardiac Rehabilitation
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Heart Diseases
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Lung Diseases
Type of study:
Cohort study
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Prognostic study
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Qualitative research
Limits:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Language:
English
Journal:
R I Med J (2013)
Year:
2020
Document Type:
Article
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