From hospitalizaton to corporal practice: qualitative analysis of experiences in the projeto Respirar no Amazonas

Abstract

The coronavirus (covid-19) pandemic has triggered an avalanche of incessant attempts to find solutions to different health-related challenges. In this scenario, public policies aimed at helping the population, such as the Breathing Project, were essential to recover the cardiorespiratory and physical functionality of patients. The objective of this study was to present the experiences of a group of former patients, who are now users of Projeto Respirar from hospital discharge to discharge at the end of the project. Data collection included conducting two Focus Groups. Users reported feeling many fears and uncertainties at the beginning of the pandemic, however, after joining Projeto Respirar, changes occurred in their health perceptions, behaviors and habits.