COVID19 patients survivors, after discharge from hospital show reduced lung function and reduced ability to exercise. Furthermore, mental health problems including stress, anxiety and depression and a low quality of life were observed. The prospective observational study involves COVID19 patients who have needed rehabilitation at the University Hospital of Ferrara. Patients receive comprehensive rehabilitation based on their specific needs in both acute and subacute rehabilitation. At the end of hospital rehabilitation, patients are offered a program to be carried out at home for both physical and psychological problems. A range of demographic and clinical data will be collected. Patients will also undergo a battery of functional, cognitive and psychological tests at 12, 26 and 52 weeks from the infection onset. Moreover, a specific assessement (both clinical and instrumental) on the pain symptom experienced, where present, will be done.
Behavioral: Early rehabilitation
The intervention is primarily focused on the recovery of mobility and functional autonomy. The treatment sessions are dependent on the patient's exercise tolerance.
Behavioral: Subacute rehabilitation
Comprehensive intensive rehabilitation in the hospital
Behavioral: Mindfulness training
The home mindfulness training consists of 2 parts: 1) explanation and reflection of the Mindfulness practice 2) formal and informal practice.
Behavioral: Personalized ambulatory training
Low-intensity walking exercises at home
Inclusion Criteria:
- diagnosis of covid19 (WHO criteria);
- indication for respiratory and / or neuromotor rehabilitation treatment
Exclusion Criteria:
- cognitive or communication impairment precluding informed consent
- severe medical conditions
- pregnancy
Department of Neuroscience and Rehabilitation, University Hospital of Ferrara
Ferrara, Emilia Romagna, Italy
Investigator: Sofia Straudi, MD, PhD
Contact: 0532236185
s.straudi@ospfe.it
Sofia Straudi, MD, PhD
0532238720
s.straudi@ospfe.it