Telemonitoring during the COVID-19 pandemic in Parkinson’s disease patients

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33233/fb.v22i6.4833

Keywords:

Parkinson disease; coronavirus infections; telemonitoring; treatment adherence and compliance; patient satisfaction

Abstract

Introduction: Parkinson's disease (PD) is a frequente and progressive neurodegenerative disease, characterized as a risk group through the pandemic of the new coronavirus (COVID-19). For this reason, telemonitoring appears as a good therapeutic alternative for the continuity of physiotherapy services. Objective: To evaluate the frequency of physical activity, adherence and satisfaction of patients with PD in face of telemonitoring. Methods: This is a quasi-experimental longitudinal clinical study. Three videos in 9 weeks of telemonitoring were sent via the messaging application. Frequency and adherence to exercises were evaluated, and finally, satisfaction with telemonitoring. Results: 21 patients were monitored. The frequency and adherence to the exercises decreased, presenting better rates among men. The level of adherence was higher among those who used the application of close relatives. Patients reported satisfaction with telemonitoring. Conclusion: The levels of adherence and frequency of exercises were better in males and among those who used apps from close relatives. Telemonitoring is a alternative therapy.

 

Author Biographies

Dyenifer Fernandes de Oliveria, UNESP

Discente do Programa de Pós-Graduação Lato Sensu, Especialização em Fisioterapia Aplicada à Neurologia pela Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho Campus de Presidente Prudente, SP, Brasil

Débora Toshimi Furuta, UNESP

Discente do Programa de Pós-Graduação Lato Sensu, Especialização em Fisioterapia Aplicada à Neurologia pela Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho Campus de Presidente Prudente, SP, Brasil

Keren Lettice de Oliveira, UNESP

Discente do Programa de Pós-Graduação Lato Sensu, Especialização em Fisioterapia Aplicada à Hospital Geral pela Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho, Campus de Presidente Prudente, SP, Brasil

Alice Haniuda Moliterno, UNESP

Discente do Programa de Pós-Graduação Lato Sensu em Fisioterapia - Residência em Reabilitação Física pela Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho Campus de Presidente Prudente, SP, Brasil

Mariana da Cruz Souza, UNESP

Discente do Programa de Pós-Graduação Lato Sensu em Fisioterapia - Residência em Reabilitação Física pela Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho Campus de Presidente Prudente, SP, Brasil

Nicoly Ribeiro Uliam, UNESP

Discente do Programa de Pós-Graduação Lato Sensu em Fisioterapia - Residência em Reabilitação Física pela Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho Campus de Presidente Prudente, SP, Brasil

Lúcia Martins Barbatto, UNESP

Docente do Departamento de Fisioterapia da Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia – Unesp, Presidente Prudente, SP, Brasil

Guilherme Yassuyuki Tacao, UNESP

Doutorando em Fisioterapia da Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Universidade Estadual Paulista, Presidente Prudente, SP, Brasil

Augusto Cesinando de Carvalho, UNESP

Docente do Departamento de Fisioterapia da Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia – Unesp, Presidente Prudente, SP, Brasil

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Published

2022-05-11