Abstract
Introduction: critical patients with covid-19 are usually characterized by acute respiratory failure that affects oxygenation, one of which is a decrease in oxygen. purpose: this study is to determine the effect of the pronation position on oxygen saturation (spo2) in covid-19 patients.
 Methods: this research is based on a literature review or structured literature review with a span of the last 5 years (2016-2021). the database sources used include google scholar, pubmed, science direct, and springerlink with 212 journal articles netted and 8 articles that meet the eligibility criteria.
 Result: seven articles stated an increase in oxygen saturation after the prone position. one article found that there was no effect on oxygen saturation after the prone position.
 Conclusion: the duration of the intervention in the prone position is recommended to be maintained at least 16 hours per day regardless of the number of sessions and adjusted to the patient's endurance and comfort. the pronation position in patients with ards has good benefits for improving clinical outcomes and is an alternative implementation for covid-19 patients with mild or moderate symptoms.
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