Efficacy of Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Post-COVID-19: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Background: This systematic review and meta-analysis examines how pulmonary rehabilitation impacts in patients suffering from subacute long COVID-19 infections, gauging enhancements of dyspnea, physical function, quality life, psychological state (anxiety depression), fatigue. Methods: Three electronic databases (PubMed, Web Science, Cochrane Library) were systematically searched for full-text articles published inception to January 2023. Randomized, quasi-experimental, observational studies included, with adults diagnosed or who received as intervention. Outcomes related fatigue, status included. Risk bias was assessed Bias Tool Randomized Controlled Trials non-randomized The registered before starting PROSPERO (CRD: 42022373075). Results: Thirty-four involving 1970 COVID-19. demonstrated moderate large effects on depressive symptoms compared usual care No significant differences found fatigue care, nor anxiety levels after Conclusions: Pulmonary has the potential improve health outcomes However, due high risk included studies, conclusions should be taken caution.