Long-term outcomes following a pulmonary telerehabilitation trial for people with respiratory post-acute sequelae of COVID: a 12-month follow-up study

Key Points

• To evaluate the long-term outcomes of a pulmonary telerehabilitation program for individuals with respiratory post-acute sequelae of COVID after 12 months.
• Conducted a 12-month follow-up after a 4-week telerehabilitation program.
• Included a control group for comparison during the initial 4 weeks.
• Assessed respiratory symptoms and recovery outcomes at baseline and 12 months.
• Participants showed some recovery at 12 months after the initial program.
• No improvements were noted during the 4-week telerehabilitation or control period.