Ejercicios de fortalecimiento en pacientes adultos mayores con alta hospitalaria diagnosticados con Covid-19 en estadio II y III del cantón Camilo Ponce Enríquez de la provincia del Azuay.

Abstract

The Covid - 19 is a disease that produces respiratory complications for which, people who present advanced stages are forced to use mechanical respiration, maintaining a long-term hospitalization and lead the patient to appear muscle weakness, having as a vulnerable group the elderly. Objective: To determine the effectiveness of strengthening exercises in elderly patients with hospital discharge diagnosed with Covid - 19 stage II - III. Methodology: It presents a quantitative approach, of explanatory scope with a non-experimental design of longitudinal section. Sample: Population of 64 patients who, according to the exclusion and inclusion criteria, the sample consisted of 30 older adults from 65 years of age. Results: In the Senior Fitness Test, low values were demonstrated in relation to the different parameters evaluated, good in 7 to 20% and regular, in 80 to 93% before the application of the strengthening exercise plan, changes were noted significant after the execution of the plan, good in 70 to 73% and fair, in 23 to 30%. Recommendations: Using the latest data obtained in the final evaluation, it is recommended that the institution accept the proposal and, through the integral team, continue to carry out the strengthening exercise plan with these patients, since the information is detailed in repetitions and resources that have inside the home.