Addressing post-COVID-19 musculoskeletal symptoms through telemedicine: A study protocol [version 2; peer review: 1 approved, 1 approved with reservations]

• Published in: F1000 research Vol. 11; p. 898
• Main Authors: Sánchez Romero, Eleuterio A., Fernández Carnero, Josué, Alonso Pérez, José Luis, Martínez Rolando, Lidia, Villafañe, Jorge Hugo
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: London Faculty of 1000 Ltd 2023; F1000 Research Ltd
• Subjects: Activities of daily living; Chronic pain; COVID-19; COVID-19; Pain; SARS-CoV-2; Musculoskeletal Disease; Telemedicine; eng; Exercise; Infections; Informed consent; Pain; Patients; Physical fitness; Quality of life; Rehabilitation; Telemedicine; COVID-19; Pain; SARS-CoV-2; Musculoskeletal Disease; Telemedicine
• ISSN: 2046-1402; 2046-1402
• DOI: 10.12688/f1000research.122843.2

Objective: The purpose of the study will be to evaluate the effect of a rehabilitation program on the improvement of patients with post-COVID-19 musculoskeletal symptoms, as well as to quantify the impact of telemedicine that evaluates the evolution of pain, functionality, and quality of life.
Methods: We will carry out a case-control study in post-COVID-19 musculoskeletal symptoms patients who will undergo a multicomponent rehabilitation program, together with an intervention and a follow-up using programmed telemedicine sessions. Data will be collected on the improvement of functional capacity and quality of life, in addition to assessing the evolution of musculoskeletal symptomatology, as well as pain and psychological variables. The telemedicine sessions will improve user adherence and follow-up, and the results are expected to be disseminated to the scientific community during and after the end of the study.