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Physical Therapy and COVID-19 Sequelae: Future Challenges for Preventing Related-Disability
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Physical Therapy and COVID-19 Sequelae: Future Challenges for Preventing Related-Disability

A special issue of Healthcare (ISSN 2227-9032).

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 January 2024) | Viewed by 1864

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Cesar Fernández-de-las-Peñas

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Department of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation and Physical Medicine, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, 28922 Alcorcón, Madrid, Spain
Interests: headache; pain; physical therapy; rehabilitation; sensitization; manual therapy; COVID-19
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Prof. Dr. Domingo Palacios-Ceña

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Department of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation and Physical Medicine, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, 28922 Alcorcón, Spain
Interests: qualitative research; mixed methods; caring science; vulnerable groups; disability and rehabilitation
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

The COVID-19 virus has spread rapidly across the globe in a very short time with catastrophic consequences. Although respiratory affectation is the main issue, there is evidence that individuals with COVID-19 also experience other associated symptoms ranging from headache to dizziness, neuralgias (burning pain), neuropathies, and myalgias. Understandably, most of the literature on COVID-19 has concentrated on the disease itself, on the management of acute cases, and on saving lives. However, once the COVID-19 acute phase and hospitalization are surpassed, post-COVID-19 sequelae should be investigated, identified early, and properly managed. The current Special Issue is focused on the role of physical therapy in COVID-19, a topic of emerging relevance. Millions of people will continue to be infected with and will survive COVID-19 infection; therefore, understanding the potential sequelae and the role of physical therapy in their identification and management should be a priority. We invite researchers/clinicians to submit original articles, systematic reviews, narrative reviews, meta-analyses, case reports, and qualitative studies related to physical therapy and COVID-19 to this Special Issue.

You may choose our Joint Special Issue in IJERPH.

Dr. Cesar Fernández-de-las-Peñas
Prof. Dr. Domingo Palacios-Ceña
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Healthcare is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2700 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

Keywords

  • COVID-19
  • physical therapy
  • pain
  • treatment
  • related disability
  • function
  • respiratory
  • treatment
  • sequelae
  • public health

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Living and Coping with Olfactory and Taste Disorders: A Qualitative Study of People with Long-COVID-19
by Paloma Moro-López-Menchero, María Belén Martín-Sanz, César Fernandez-de-las-Peñas, Stella Maris Gómez-Sanchez, Antonio Gil-Crujera, Laura Ceballos-García, Nuria I. Escribano-Mediavilla, Mª Victoria Fuentes-Fuentes and Domingo Palacios-Ceña
Healthcare 2024, 12(7), 754; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/healthcare12070754 - 30 Mar 2024
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Taste and smell disorders are common symptoms of SARS-CoV-2 acute infection. In post-COVID-19 condition, symptoms can persist leading to disruption in patients’ lives, to changes in their coping skills, and to the need to develop strategies for everyday life. This study aimed to [...] Read more.
Taste and smell disorders are common symptoms of SARS-CoV-2 acute infection. In post-COVID-19 condition, symptoms can persist leading to disruption in patients’ lives, to changes in their coping skills, and to the need to develop strategies for everyday life. This study aimed to describe the perspective of a group of patients with Long-COVID-19, a condition where loss of taste and/or smell was the most predominant symptom. A qualitative descriptive study was conducted. Participants who had suffered SARS-CoV-2 infection and had Long-COVID-19 loss of taste and/or smell were recruited. Purposive sampling was applied, and participants were recruited until data redundancy was reached. In-depth interviews were used for data collection and thematic analysis was applied. Twelve COVID-19 survivors (75% women) were recruited. The mean age of the participants was 55 years, and the mean duration of post-COVID-19 symptoms was 25 months. Three themes were identified: (a) Living with taste and smell disorders, describing the disorders they experience on a daily basis, how their life has changed and the accompanying emotions, (b) Changes and challenges resulting from the loss of taste and smell, changes in habits, self-care and risk in certain jobs or daily activities, (c) Coping with taste and smell disorders, describing the daily strategies used and the health care received. In conclusion, Long-COVID-19 taste and/or smell disorders limit daily life and involve changes in habits, meal preparation, and the ability to detect potentially dangerous situations. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Physical Therapy and COVID-19 Sequelae: Future Challenges for Preventing Related-Disability)

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Exploring the Use of Mobile Health for the Rehabilitation of Long COVID Patients: A Scoping Review
by Kim Daniels, Joanna Mourad and Bruno Bonnechère
Healthcare 2024, 12(4), 451; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/healthcare12040451 - 10 Feb 2024
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The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a substantial revolution in the incorporation of digital solutions in healthcare. This systematic review investigates the enduring physical and psychological consequences individuals experience up to two years post-recovery. Additionally, it focuses on examining the influence of mHealth [...] Read more.
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a substantial revolution in the incorporation of digital solutions in healthcare. This systematic review investigates the enduring physical and psychological consequences individuals experience up to two years post-recovery. Additionally, it focuses on examining the influence of mHealth interventions on these effects. Significantly, 41.7% of survivors experience lingering symptoms that have not been addressed, while 14.1% encounter difficulties in returning to work. The presence of anxiety, compromised respiratory functioning, and persistent symptoms highlight the immediate requirement for specific therapies. Telehealth, particularly telerehabilitation, presents itself as a possible way to address these difficulties. The study thoroughly examines 10 studies encompassing 749 COVID-19 patients, investigating the efficacy of telerehabilitation therapies in addressing various health markers. Telerehabilitation-based breathing exercises yield substantial enhancements in functional performance, dyspnea, and overall well-being. The results emphasize the potential of telerehabilitation to have a favorable effect on patient outcomes; however, more research is needed to strengthen the existing evidence base, as one of the most important limitations is the limited number of trials and the evaluation of varied therapies. This analysis highlights the significance of digital solutions in post-COVID care and calls for ongoing research to improve the comprehension and implementation of telehealth interventions in a swiftly changing healthcare environment. Full article
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