Internet-based multimodal rehabilitation for sufferers with remaining post-covid-19 symtoms

Purpose and goal We aim to study the symptomatology and needs of rehabilitation for persons suffering from post-covid-19 symptoms. Internet-based multimodal rehabilitation programs will be conducted together with measurements of functional parameters before and after the program. The objective of this study is to increase the awareness of this new patient group and their needs of rehabilitation. At the same time, we aim to to develop and evaluate new safe ways of approaching this group during the pandemic in order to prevent their long-time illness and contribute to sustainability in health care. Expected results and effects 1. Characterization of post-covid-19 group with validated questionnaires and functional parameters (blood oxygen and pulse) under a validated test. 2. Implementation of 10 weeks internet-based multimodal rehabilitation program for totally 150 participants for symptom management and normalisation of daily functions and activity. 3. Evaluation of rehabilitation effects by validated questionnaires and physical parameters before and after rehabilitation. 4. Comparison to waiting list (totally 100 persons) and validation of credibility of the treatment. Planned approach and implementation Preparations of the study until the 31st of December 2020. January 2021 - recruitment of 100 participants, randomization and collection of pretreatment data. January - March 2021 rehabilitation of 50 participants. April 2021 collection of posttreatment data and from 50 waiting list controls. April - June rehabilitation of 50 participants from waiting list. June recruitment of 100 participant, randomization and collection of pretreatment data. July September rehabilitation for 50 participants. October final evaluation.