Respiratory Physiotherapy and respiratory therapies in patients with COVID-19: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Authors

  • Shahaboddin Mashaei, Azra Karimkoshteh, Seyed Amir Ashkan Mousavi chashmi, Rahele Alimoradzadeh, Mehdi Vafadar

Keywords:

Respiratory Physiotherapy, respiratory therapies, COVID-19

Abstract

Background and aim: Patients with Covid-19 generally develop respiratory problems due to pneumonia, which results in symptoms such as decreased oxygen levels and a risk of pulmonary fibrosis. The purpose of this study was assessment efficacy of Respiratory Physiotherapy and respiratory therapies in patients with COVID-19.

Method: In this systematic review and meta-analysis based on PRISMA guidelines, Respiratory Physiotherapy and respiratory therapies in patients with COVID-19 in all articles in this case were reviewed between January 2019 and March 2022. For this purpose, articles published in international databases and PubMed, Scopus, ScienceDirect, Embase were reviewed and Google Scholar search engine was used. Used PECO strategy to answer the research questions. Data analysis was performed using STATA.V16 software. I2 index test was used to evaluate the heterogeneity of selected studies.

Result: In the initial search, 171 articles were identified; the full text of 12 articles was reviewed; finally two articles entered the analysis. Mean differences of pO2 before and after Respiratory Physiotherapy was 17.52 mmHg (MD; 95 CI -19.43 mmHg, -15.62 mmHg).

Conclusion: due to the major respiratory problems of people with Covid-19, respiratory physiotherapy can be considered and used as an important part of treatment and reduction of respiratory problems.

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Published

2022-04-12