ArticleHealth expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy2024
Experiences of people with Long Covid with a digital physiotherapy intervention: A qualitative study.
Article in Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT04742946 (Digital Physiotherapy Practice in Long Covid-19 Patients to Improve Functional Capacity and Quality of Life.), which is not on this map. Cited by 5 papers.
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Digital Physiotherapy Practice in Long Covid-19 Patients to Improve Functional Capacity and Quality of Life.
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5 citing papers in PubMed, 4 citations in OpenAlex.
- Perceptions and Experiences of a Multimodal Rehabilitation Program for People With Post-Acute COVID-19: A Qualitative Study.Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy · 2025Trial
- Long COVID-19 in Spain: A Phenomenological Exploration of Health, Support, and Systemic Challenges.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- A Mixed-Methods Study Exploring the Feasibility of a Digital Combined Lifestyle Intervention for Patients With Post Covid-19 Condition.Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy · 2025Article
- Experiences of people with Long Covid with a digital physiotherapy intervention: A qualitative study.Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy · 2024Article
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Abstract
purposeLong Covid syndrome is a multiorgan condition with multiple sequelae affecting quality of life, capacity to work and daily activities. The advantages that new technologies can offer are presented as an opportunity in the current healthcare framework.
objectiveThis research aimed to explore people with Long Covid's experiences with a digital physiotherapy practice intervention, during four weeks.
methodsQualitative semistructured interviews were conducted by video call. Thirty-two Long Covid participants were invited to join an in-depth interview once the intervention was completed. Participants were queried on their intervention experiences and perceptions, as well as any lifestyle changes made, as a result of receiving digital physiotherapy practice. The interviews were transcribed and analysed using inductive qualitative content analysis.
resultsIn-depth qualitative analysis has revealed four themes that reflect participants' perceptions of digital physiotherapy intervention. The helpfulness of the exercises, interaction with the physiotherapist, the domestic use of technology and the future of digital health practice were the topics highlighted by Long Covid participants. Some improvements have been suggested including video sounds and the need to introduce face-to-face sessions. Participants stated that interventions were helpful and superior to printed exercise sheets, mobile phone apps and usual care received. This intervention did not present major barriers, highlighting the importance of personalized care and continuity in the provision of health services.
conclusionThe digital physiotherapy practice is perceived by people with Long Covid as an appropriate method for the care of their health needs. Participants stated the need for this type of intervention in the public health system, where it would eliminate waiting lists, facilitate accessibility and improve existing care. PATIENT AND PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION: Participants contributed to the interpretation of the data acquired in the interview. CLINICAL
trial registrationTrial registration NCT04742946.
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