Autocuidado apoiado remoto para pessoas com doença arterial periférica

Abstract

The extension project Support Service for People with Peripheral Arterial Disease provides physiotherapy assistance to individuals with Peripheral Arterial Disease. With the pandemic caused by Corononavirus (COVID-19), the service started to be offered remotely. The purpose of this article is to report the experience of the remote-supported self-care program of the extension project during the coronavirus pandemic period. A protocol was developed for the remote monitoring of patients, keeping the walking exercises and the muscle resistance exercises. The assessment was carried out using a satisfaction instrument for patients and students and through the patients' adherence to the remote protocol. The experience was considered positive by the patients and students. However, patient compliance was <50%. The use of digital technologies can be a barrier to adhering to the remote service, although those who overcome it assess the experience of the supported care program as positive.