Impact produced by respiratory tele-rehabilitation in post-covid-19 patients

Abstract

Introduction: Telerehabilitation is a branch of telemedicine that has the benefit of offering health services through the use of technological means, this allows evaluating, monitoring, preventing and educating the patient from home. Objective: To determine a Respiratory Telerehabilitation program in post-COVID-19 patients at the "Dos Hermanas" General Pre-surgical Center of the Santa María Manga del Cura parish, Province of Manabí in the period 2021 - 2022. Materials and methods: This research has a quantitative approach with a descriptive and cross-sectional design, the population was 75 patients, where an exhaustive clinical history is used for 40 patients who are obtained through the sample applying the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Results: It was possible to develop a didactic guide of individualized exercises through the use of high-tech means, allowing the patient to interact efficiently and effectively with the respiratory therapist. Conclusion: It can be determined that with the use of technology, the health professional can offer monitoring and control of acute or chronic disease, minimizing the risks of contagion and avoiding health collapses