Conclusions
dyspnea
VIRUS, SEQUELAE
From a clinical perspective, this study's results suggest that VR rehabilitation may be an effective intervention for improving exercise performance and reducing dyspnea levels in patients with post-acute sequelae of COVID-19, although VR was not shown to be more effective than standard rehabilitative practices. This is important as in this patient's cohort are a new population and not much is known about the long-term effects of the virus on lung function, exercise performance and dyspnea levels. The study's findings suggest that VR rehabilitation can help improve exercise performance and reduce dyspnea levels, which can improve patients' quality of life and ability to perform daily activities. Moreover, the results contribute to the understanding of the long-term effects of COVID-19 on the lung and the effectiveness of rehabilitation interventions in patients with post-acute sequelae of COVID-19. Furthermore, the finding that baseline stress level was a significant predictor of changes in end-exercise dyspnea highlights the importance of addressing stress in rehabilitation patients with post-acute sequelae of COVID-19, which is important for the overall wellbeing.