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The Effect of Using a Rehabilitation Robot for Patients with Post-Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Fatigue Syndrome

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Institution
Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poland Neurorehabilitation Ward, Greater Poland Provincial Hospital, Poland Lodz University of Technology, Poland Egzotech sp. z o.o., Poland University of Health Science, Poland Greater Poland Cancer Centre, Poland
Institution Typology
University, Hospital
Country
Poland
Description
Intervention design: The study aimed to compare the effectiveness of traditional neurological rehabilitation versus neurological rehabilitation combined with a rehabilitation robot for patients with post-COVID-19 fatigue syndrome. The intervention group used a robot for 45 minutes in addition to the standard rehabilitation protocol. People involved: 86 patients with post-COVID-19 fatigue syndrome, multidisciplinary rehabilitation team. Identified barriers: Ensuring patient compliance with robotic technology and managing the intensity of rehabilitation to prevent fatigue. Sustainability: The use of rehabilitation robots presents a sustainable option for future rehabilitation programs, potentially reducing the workload on healthcare professionals. Transferability: This robotic rehabilitation approach can be adapted to other post-viral fatigue conditions or similar rehabilitation needs.
Disease
Covid19
Activity level
Intense
Activity Typology
Rehabilitation section-based activities
Motivation Tools
Available
Innovation
The study highlights the innovative use of EMG-driven robots to assist in neurological rehabilitation, helping patients with severe muscle weakness perform exercises that would be difficult to do manually.
Evaluation System
Quantifiable results: Improvements in Functional Independence Measure (FIM), Berg scale, Tinetti scale, six-minute walking test (6MWT), isokinetic muscle force test, and hand grip strength.
Presence of comparison group: Yes, a control group received standard rehabilitation without robotic assistance.
Assessment
The practice is considered good as the robotic rehabilitation approach showed similar or better results in improving physical independence compared to traditional methods, particularly in muscle strength and motor function.
References
Trzmiel T, Marchewka R, Pieczyńska A, et al. The Effect of Using a Rehabilitation Robot for Patients with Post-Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Fatigue Syndrome. Sensors (Basel). 2023;23(19):8120. Published 2023 Sep 27. doi:10.3390/s23198120
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