The Rehabilitation of the Person after COVID-19: Intervention by the Specialist Nurse in Rehabilitation Nursing

Abstract

Introduction: There has been increasing evidence of people's rehabilitation after COVID-19 due to its impact on ADL performance. The rehabilitation of these people focuses on relieving symptoms, improving motor and respiratory function and teaching energy conservation strategies.

Methodology: A narrative review of the literature was carried out through all databases on the EBSCOhost Web and free search on GOOGLE SCHOOLAR, including the relevant monographs evidenced in the consulted articles.

Results and Discussion: Exercise training should include activities such as breathing exercises, ADL training, flexibility training, balance training and/or light walking. Subsequently, low-intensity physical activity (PA) is promoted, progressing to moderate PA and muscular resistance training. Finally, functional and coordination training is integrated.

Conclusion: The management of fatigue and activity intolerance can be achieved through gradual, structured, individualized, and dosed exercise training.