Beneficios de la fisioterapia cardiorrespiratoria en pacientes con tuberculosis pulmonar.

Abstract

Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease that usually affects the lungs and is caused by bacteria (Mycobacterium tuberculosis). Cardiorespiratory physiotherapy are techniques that improve physical and functional condition and quality of life. Objective: To determine the effectiveness of Cardiorespiratory physiotherapy in patients with pulmonary tuberculosis. Methodology: Quantitative approach, explanatory scope, experimental design, with a sample of 50 patients from the Pulmonology area of the Guasmo Sur General Hospital. Results: 82% correspond to males and 18% to females. Muscle strength according to the MRC scale increased from an average of 3 in the muscle note to a muscle note of 4 post-treatment. Functional capacity improved according to the PERME scale; resulting in a mean of 25 pre-treatment and a mean of 30 in post-treatment. In the Mahler index the initial results were: very severe 18%, severe 53%, moderate 24%, mild 6% and in the range of null dyspnea, the percentage was 0%. After the intervention, it was obtained for very severe dyspnea 0%, severe 18%, moderate 53%, mild 29%, null 0%. In the SF-36 health questionnaire that assesses quality of life, we can observe a significant difference in the tights; from a mean of 26.50 it increased to a mean of 48.74 at the end of the investigation. Conclusion: It was evidenced that with the application of cardiorespiratory physiotherapy, it was possible to increase muscle strength, functional capacity, decrease dyspnea and improve quality of life.