Impact of COVID-19 shielding on physical activity and quality of life in patients with COPD. Issue 3 (September 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hume, Emily; Armstrong, Matthew; Manifield, James; McNeillie, Laura; Chambers, Francesca; Wakenshaw, Lynsey; Burns, Graham; Heslop Marshall, Karen; Vogiatzis, Ioannis
• Is Part Of: Breathe. Volume 16:Issue 3(2020)
• Publication Date: 2020-09
• Subjects: Respiratory organs -- Diseases; Respiratory organs -- Diseases -- Treatment; Periodicals; 616.2005
• DOI: 10.1183/20734735.0231-2020
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1810-6838

Abstract

COVID-19 is a highly infectious disease that can cause severe respiratory illness, particularly in patients with pre-existing lung conditions such as COPD [1]. To prevent infection during the peak of the pandemic, patients considered to be clinically extremely vulnerable were instructed to "shield" at home, resulting in significant restrictions to usual daily activities and social interaction. In the absence of a preventative vaccine, these public health measures are imperative to reduce transmission of the virus. However, despite this positive aspect, there are likely to be harmful repercussions on people's physical and mental health. In response to #COVID19, healthcare professionals should scale up virtual consultations for assessing core patient-reported outcomes and providing home-based rehabilitation programmes #COPD https://bit.ly/30gQEpG