Covid-19.
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: This group learns breathing exercises completely for a month through cyberspace (WhatsApp and Instagram). Then we will contact them regularly (two to three times a
Sponsors
Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Being diagnosed with COVID-19 through PCR test. Pulmonary involvement with typical pattern through Chest X-ray or Chest CT Scan. A mild form of disease which enables patients to look after themselves at home and they do not need to be hospitalized. Having clinical stability. Being able to understand and do breathing exercises online. Being in the 18 to 65 age groups.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Presence and history of other lung diseases such as COPD and asthma... History of advanced heart disease such as IHD and CHF... History of uncontrolled diseases including liver, kidney and thyroid and... History of hospitalization in ICU due to Corona VIRUS. History of lower motor neuron diseases including motor neuron diseases, peripheral neuropathy, neuromuscular junction disease and myopathy History of upper motor neuron diseases such as stroke and M.S and... . Lack of access and awareness of cyberspace. Dissatisfaction with participating in the study.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Reduce general health of patient infected with Covid-19. Timepoint: The beginning and the end of the study. Method of measurement: General health qustionnair (GHQ). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Function of patient. Timepoint: The beginning and the end of the study. Method of measurement: Medical Research Council Breathlessness Scale (MRC dyspnea scale). | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactSheida Shojaei
Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed