Education Impact on Rehabilitation of Hospitalized Patients With Pneumonia and COVID-19

Patients in a study group will participate in daily education program using an original brochure containing information about self-management during the treatment process, the benefits of appropriately adapted physical activity, practical tips on airway clearance techniques or physical exercise.

The patients will participate in a 14-day rehabilitation program (Monday to Saturday). Treatments and therapies will be continued for a maximum of three hours daily. The program will be applied individually to each patient and include in-bed assisted exercises, airway clearance techniques, effective cough exercises, pursed-lips breathing, exercises to strengthen the diaphragm and intercostal muscles and cardiopulmonary exercises.