The Use of Modern Technologies in Post-COVID-19 Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation
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Abstract
Managing cardiopulmonary rehabilitation in patients with COVID-19 remains a global challenge due to the facets of this virus. The technologies used in the rehabilitation of post-COVID-19 patients fail to keep pace with the global epidemiological developments. The purpose of this article is to review the medical technologies used in post-COVID-19 cardiopulmonary rehabilitation and the innovations that have allowed us to adapt and care for our patients. The pandemic highlighted the need for seismic changes in diagnostic and rehabilitation paradigms. We discuss advances in telemedicine and telemedicine-based rehabilitation, remote patient monitoring and emerging technologies used in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation. The rapid adoption of modern technologies in the practice of post-COVID-19 cardiopulmonary rehabilitation is promising and can improve patients’ access to complex rehabilitation programs with outstanding results.
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OpenAlex topics: Long-Term Effects of COVID-19 · Cardiac Health and Mental Health · Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control
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Affiliations
Faculty of Medical Bioengineering, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Grigore T. Popa, 700588 Iasi, Romania
Doctoral School of Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Environmental Protection “Cristofor Simionescu”, Technical University “Gheorghe Asachi” Iasi, 700050 Iasi, Romania
Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Energetics and Applied Informatics, Tehnical University Gheorghe Asachi, 700050 Iasi, Romania
Department of Individual Sports and Kinetotherapy, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, “Dunarea de Jos” University of Galati, 800008 Galați, Romania
Center of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, “Dunărea de Jos” University of Galați, 800008 Galați, Romania
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“Dunărea de Jos” University of Galati
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