Table 1. Timeline of Evaluation Measurements and RRP Components.
Timeline | COVID Ward T0 | COVID-Free Ward | |
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T1 | T2 | ||
Measures | BI BID EQ-5D-3L MRC sum score Q girth SPPB |
Repeated T0 MIP/MEP |
Repeated T1 Spirometry |
RRP | Early mobilization Leg/arm cranking NMES STS training Walking training Weaning from MV |
Aerobic training (cycle ergometer) Resistance training (elastic bands/free weights) Stair climbing |
Abbreviations: BI, Barthel index; BID, Barthel index based on dyspnea; COVID, coronavirus disease; EQ-5D-3L, EuroQol questionnaire—5 dimensions, 3 levels; MEP, maximal expiratory pressure; MIP, maximal inspiratory pressure; MRC sum score, Medical Research Council sum score; MV, mechanical ventilation; NMES, neuromuscular electrical stimulation; Q girth, quadriceps size (taken 10 cm above patella); RRP, respiratory rehabilitation program; SPPB, Short Physical Performance Battery; STS, seat-to-stand.