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ArticleFrontiers in rehabilitation sciences2023

Quality of life, exercise capacity, cognition, and mental health of Chilean patients after COVID-19: an experience of a multidisciplinary rehabilitation program at a physical and rehabilitation medicine unit.

Valeria Paéz, Maria Rodriguez-Fernandez, Diego Morales, Camillo Torres, Andrés Ardiles, Sergio Soza, Cynthia Bustos, Fernanda Manríquez, Cesar García, Rossana Rocco and 1 more

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Article in Frontiers in rehabilitation sciences, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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11 authors at 4 institutions in 1 country.

Valeria PaézBiomedical Department, Center for Research in Physiology and Medicine of Altitude, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Antofagasta, Antofagasta, Chile.
Maria Rodriguez-FernandezInstitute for Biological and Medical Engineering, Schools of Engineering, Medicine and Biological Sciences, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile.
Diego MoralesPhysical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service, Clinical Hospital of the University of Antofagasta, Antofagasta, Chile.
Camillo TorresDepartment of Medical Sciences, University of Antofagasta, Antofagasta, Chile.
Andrés ArdilesPhysical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service, Clinical Hospital of the University of Antofagasta, Antofagasta, Chile.
Sergio SozaPhysical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service, Clinical Hospital of the University of Antofagasta, Antofagasta, Chile.
Cynthia BustosPhysical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service, Clinical Hospital of the University of Antofagasta, Antofagasta, Chile.
Fernanda ManríquezPhysical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service, Clinical Hospital of the University of Antofagasta, Antofagasta, Chile.
Cesar GarcíaPhysical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service, Clinical Hospital of the University of Antofagasta, Antofagasta, Chile.
Rossana RoccoPhysical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service, Clinical Hospital of the University of Antofagasta, Antofagasta, Chile.
Morin LangLaboratorio de Fisiología del Ejercicio y Metabolismo (LABFEM), Escuela de Kinesiología, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Finis Terrae, Santiago, Chile.
Hospital Regional de Antofagasta · CLUniversity of Antofagasta · CLFinis Terrae University · CLPontificia Universidad Católica de Chile · CL

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Post-COVID disabilities, encompassing physical, cognitive, and psychological aspects, constitute the primary health sequelae for survivors. While the rehabilitation needs post COVID-19 are now well understood, each country possesses unique characteristics in terms of populations, healthcare systems, social dynamics, and economic profiles, necessitating context-specific recommendations. This study aims to address two main objectives: (1) analyze the impact of an 8-week multidisciplinary rehabilitation program on the quality of life, functional capacity, cognition, and mental health adaptations in adults recovering from COVID-19 in northern Chile, and (2) propose a personalized model for predicting program dropouts and responses. Methods: A total of 44 subjects were enrolled, forming two groups during the study: a treatment group ( Results: The results indicate that (1) After 8 weeks, the quality of life of the patients in the treatment group exhibited significant improvements reflected in all aspects of the Short Form-36 Health Survey (SF36, Conclusions: This study demonstrates significant enhancements in quality of life, improved functional performance, and reductions in mental and cognitive burdens within an 8-week rehabilitation program. Additionally, it is possible to identify patients at risk of dropping out using cost-effective, outpatient, and clinically applicable tests.

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coronavirusmultidisciplinary teampost-COVID disabilitiesrehabilitationSARS-CoV-2

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