scholarly journals Effect of deep breathing exercise on oxygenation of patients under major abdominal surgery: randomized clinical trial

2021 ◽  
pp. 8-16
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Abdominal Surgery ◽  
Randomized Clinical Trial ◽  
T Test ◽  
Major Abdominal Surgery ◽  
Deep Breathing ◽  
Breathing Exercise ◽  
And Control ◽  
Experimental Group

Introduction: The number of major abdominal surgical procedures is increasing around the world. A large number of the patients complain about postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) after abdominal surgery and show symptoms of breathing pattern disorder. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the effect of deep breathing exercise on the oxygenation of patients undergoing major abdominal surgery. Methods: This single-blind randomized clinical trial was conducted on 40 patients who needed major abdominal surgery in Qom, Iran, in 2014. The participants were divided into two equal experimental (n=20) and control (n=20) groups. The cases in both groups received routine care, however, those in the experimental group exercised repeated deep breathing four times per hour for two consecutive hours after the surgery as well. The condition of the patients in both groups was similar in terms of position, mobility, and oxygen therapy. The patient’s oxygen saturation, respiratory rate (RR), heart rate, and the severity of pain in the surgery site were measured. The collected data were analyzed in SPSS software (Version. 18) using paired t-test, independent t-test, Mann-Whitney U test, Wilcoxon rank-sum test, Multiple regression analyses, Chi-square test, and Fischer’s exact test. A p-value less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: Based on the study findings, the deep breathing exercise significantly reduced the surgery site pain and mean blood pressure and increased O2 saturation in the experimental group after the intervention (P<0.05). Moreover, there was a statistically significant difference between the experimental and control groups, and a significantly higher O2 saturation was observed in the experimental group after deep breathing exercise post-operation (β=2.01, P<0.001). Conclusion: Deep breathing exercises can reduce the severity of pain in the surgery site and mean arterial blood pressure and increase O2 saturation in patients after major abdominal surgery.

scholarly journals Effects of Breathing Exercises on Lung Volumes and Capacities Among Smokers

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-39
Author(s):  
Iman Zahra ◽  
Maria Liaqat ◽  
Ummara Qadeer
Keyword(s):  
T Test ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Distributed Data ◽  
Deep Breathing ◽  
Not Given ◽  
Breathing Exercise ◽  
Lung Volumes ◽  
Breathing Exercises ◽  
And Control ◽  
Experimental Group

Objective: To determine the effect of deep breathing exercises on lung volumes and capacities among smokers. Methodology: The participants were divided into a control group and an experimental group. The control group was not given any treatment, while the experimental group performed deep breathing exercise techniques. The experimental group performed exercises for six weeks. After six weeks lung function tests were performed to evaluate the effects. Data were compared at baseline and after the intervention. To check within the group's changes paired sample t-test was used. To check between groups changes independent sample t-test was used for normally distributed data. Results: In the experimental group, significant changes (p ≤ 0.05) were observed after the intervention. While comparing groups, significant differences (p ≤ 0.05) were observed in some variables between experimental and control groups.Conclusion: It was concluded that deep breathing exercises are useful among smokers. As deep breathing helps in improving lung volumes and capacities.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of Acupressure on the Taichong Acupoint in Lowering Blood Pressure in Patients with Hypertension: A Randomized Clinical Trial

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gan-Hon Lin ◽  
Wei-Chun Chang ◽  
Kuan-Ju Chen ◽  
Chen-Chen Tsai ◽  
Sung-Yuan Hu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Randomized Clinical Trial ◽  
Care Plan ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Optimal Dosage ◽  
Hypertensive Patients ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
And Control ◽  
Experimental Group

Objectives. To evaluate the effectiveness of acupressure on the Taichong acupoint in lowering systolic and diastolic blood pressure (BP) in hypertensive patients.Methods. Eighty patients with hypertension attending a cardiology outpatient department in central Taiwan were included in this randomized clinical trial. Acupressure was applied to the Taichong acupoint in the experimental group (n=40) and to the first metatarsal (sham acupoint) in the control group (n=40). Blood pressure was measured by electronic monitoring before and immediately 15 min and 30 min after acupressure.Results. The average age of the experimental and control participants was 59.3 ± 9.2 years and 62.7 ± 8.4 years, respectively. The two groups were similar for demographics and antihypertensive drug use. Mean systolic and diastolic BP in the experimental group decreased at 0, 15, and 30 min after acupressure (165.0/96.3, 150.4/92.7, 145.7/90.8, and 142.9/88.6 mmHg); no significant changes occurred in the control group. There was a significant difference in systolic and diastolic BP between the experimental and control groups immediately and 15 and 30 min after acupressure (p<0.05).Conclusion. Acupressure on the Taichong acupoint can lower BP in hypertensive patients and may be included in the nursing care plan for hypertension. However, additional studies are needed to determine the optimal dosage, frequency, and long-term effects of this therapy.

scholarly journals Effect of lavender aromatherapy on well-being among hemodialysis patients: A randomized clinical trial

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Masoumeh Bagheri Nesami ◽  
Seyed Afshin Shorofi ◽  
Attieh Nikkhah ◽  
Hossein Roohi Moghaddam ◽  
Ali Mahdavi
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Randomized Clinical Trial ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Underlying Disease ◽  
Hemodialysis Patients ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Mean ◽  
And Control ◽  
Experimental Group

  In spite of the improvement of dialysis techniques, hemodialysis patients still experience debilitation. Impaired functioning, well-being, and quality of life are among the factors that are of a great concern in these patients. The current study aimed to examine the effects of lavender essential oil on well-being among hemodialysis patients. This randomized clinical trial was conducted on 30 hemodialysis patients. For each patient in the experimental group, five cotton balls were prepared using two drops of lavender essence diluted with sweet almond oil. Lavender was used at five concentrations of 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, and 50%, administered through pinning the soaked cotton ball on the patients' collar on the first, second, third, fourth, and fifth weeks of the intervention, respectively. The patients were asked to breathe normally for 20 min. On the other hand, the control group received only routine nursing care. The perceived sense of well-being was measured in both groups at the end of each week using a visual analog scale. The mean ages of patients were obtained as 58.9 ± 14.31 and 53.03 ± 15.84 years for the experimental and control groups, respectively. Hypertension was reported to be the most common underlying disease in both groups. The results showed a significant difference in the mean level of well-being in the experimental group in the fourth and fifth weeks of the intervention, compared to that before the intervention. Inhalation aromatherapy with 40% and 50% lavender essence had a positive effect on the perceived sense of well-being in hemodialysis patients. However, lower concentrations of 10%, 20%, and 30% did not exert a comparable effect.

scholarly journals Comparison of the Effects of Articaine and Lidocaine Anesthetics on Blood Pressure after Maxillary Infiltration Technique: A Triple-Blind Randomized Clinical Trial

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Amirhossein Moaddabi ◽  
Parisa Soltani ◽  
Maryam Zamanzadeh ◽  
Kamran Nosrati ◽  
Mojtaba Mollamirzaei ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Diastolic Blood Pressure ◽  
Randomized Clinical Trial ◽  
T Test ◽  
Lidocaine Group ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Infiltration Technique ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Levene Test

Background. Many dental procedures begin with local anesthesia. Subsequent increase in blood pressure in healthy individuals commonly occurs and may be affected by several factors such as mental and physical stress, painful stimuli, and action of catecholamines present in local anesthetic solutions. The aim of the present study is to compare the effects of 4% articaine with 1 : 100000 epinephrine and 2% lidocaine with 1 : 80000 epinephrine on blood pressure after maxillary infiltration technique. Materials and Methods. In this randomized clinical trial, 102 patients were randomly assigned into two groups. One group received 4% articaine with 1 : 100000 epinephrine and the other group received 2% lidocaine with 1 : 80000 epinephrine for local maxillary infiltration. Systolic and diastolic blood pressure of both groups was determined twice: once before anesthetic injection and once 10 minutes after injection. The data were statistically analyzed using descriptive statistics, Shapiro–Wilks test, Levene test, chi-square test, independent t-test, and paired t-test. Results. The mean systolic blood pressure after anesthetic injection in the articaine and lidocaine groups was 125.00 ± 5.67 and 123.16 ± 6.417 mmHg, respectively, showing no statistically significant difference ( p = 0.127 ). The mean diastolic blood pressure after injection was 85.02 ± 7.331 in the articaine group and 81.35 ± 12.815 mmHg in the lidocaine group. These values show no statistically significant difference ( p = 0.080 ). In both groups, the mean systolic and diastolic blood pressures have increased significantly ( p < 0.001 ). Conclusion. Articaine can be regarded as a suitable alternative for lidocaine for maxillary local infiltration, as no significant difference was observed between the effects of the two anesthetic solutions on blood pressure.

scholarly journals SLOW DEEP BREATHING EXERCISE ON PATIENTS’ BLOOD PRESSURE WITH HYPERTENSION IN WORKING AREA OF KERTOSARI HEALTH CENTER BANYUWANGI 2020

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 233-240
Author(s):  
Rima Ambarwati ◽  
Masroni ◽  
Anita Dwi Ariyani
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Health Center ◽  
Blood Pressure Measurement ◽  
Reduce Blood Pressure ◽  
Pharmacological Therapy ◽  
T Test ◽  
Deep Breathing ◽  
Breathing Exercise ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Paired T Test

Slow deep breathing exercise is a non-pharmacological therapy in hypertension patients without comorbidities that can reduce blood pressure. This study aimed to investigate the effect of slow deep breathing exercise on patients’ blood pressure with hypertension in working area of Kertosari Health Center Banyuwangi. This study used experimental design with One-Group Pre-test - Post-test. The sample consisted of 11 respondents who fit the inclusion criteria recruited from an observation sheet of blood pressure measurement using a digital sphygmomanometer, then processed by conducting scoring, tabulating and statistical analysis using Paired T-Test from SPSS 25 for windows. The average respondent's SBP (Systolic Blood Pressure) before SDB (slow deep breathing) was 162.82 mmHg and after SDB was 133.27 mmHg. The average DBP before SDB was 87.91 mmHg and after SDB was 80.09 mmHg. Further analysis used Paired T-Test found ρ value = 0.000, α = 0.05 or ρ value < 0.05. It can be concluded that there was a significant Effect of Slow Deep Breathing Exercise on Patients' Blood Pressure with Hypertension in Working Area of Kertosari Health Center Banyuwangi 2020.

Penurunan Tekanan Darah dan Kecemasan Melalui Latihan Slow Deep Breathing Pada Pasien Hipertensi Primer

2010 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-41
Author(s):  
Tri Cahyo Sepdianto ◽  
Elly Nurachmah ◽  
Dewi Gayatri
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Diastolic Pressure ◽  
Anxiety Level ◽  
Primary Hypertension ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Deep Breathing ◽  
Control Groups ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Breathing Exercise ◽  
And Control

AbstrakTujuan penelitian untuk mengidentifikasi penurunan tekanan darah dan tingkat kecemasan pasien hipertensi primer setelah melakukan latihan slow deep breathing antara kelompok intervensi dan kelompok kontrol. Penelitian menggunakan desain kuasi eksperimen Pretest-Posttest Control Group melibatkan 28 responden untuk setiap kelompok. Hasil menunjukkan perbedaan penurunan rata-rata tekanan darah sistolik sebesar 15,5 mmHg, perbedaan penurunan rata-rata tekanan darah diastolik sebesar 9,9 mmHg dan perbedaan penurunan rata-rata skor tingkat kecemasan sebesar 3,2. Analisis lebih lanjut menunjukkan ada perbedaan penurunan yang signifikan rata-rata tekanan darah sistolik, tekanan darah diastolik dan tingkat kecemasan antara kelompok intervensi dengan kelompok kontrol (p= 0,000, α= 0,05). Latihan Slow deep breathing dalam pelayanan keperawatan dapat digunakan sebagai intervensi keperawatan mandiri dalam memberikan asuhan keperawatan pada pasien hipertensi primer. AbstractThe purpose of this study is to identify the reduction of blood pressure and anxiety level in patients with primary hypertension after slow deep breathing exercise between intervention and control groups. This research utilized a Quasi-Experimental Pre – post test Control Group design involved 28 subjects for each group. The result indicated that there is a decrease of 9.9 mm Hg in the average of systolic blood pressure and the anxiety level of 3.2 after the intervention. Further result demonstrated that there is a significant reduction of the average systolic and diastolic pressure, and anxiety level between intervention and control groups (p= 0,000, α= 0,05). Therefore, the slow deep breathing exercise can be applied as one of the independent nursing therapies in nursing care of patients with primary hypertension.

scholarly journals Musical intervention on anxiety and vital parameters of chronic renal patients: a randomized clinical trial

2018 ◽  
Vol 26 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Geórgia Alcântara Alencar Melo ◽  
Andrea Bezerra Rodrigues ◽  
Mariana Alves Firmeza ◽  
Alex Sandro de Moura Grangeiro ◽  
Patrícia Peres de Oliveira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Chronic Kidney Disease ◽  
Kidney Disease ◽  
Randomized Clinical Trial ◽  
State Anxiety ◽  
Nursing Intervention ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Experimental Group ◽  
Vital Parameters

ABSTRACT Objective: to evaluate the therapeutic effect of music on anxiety and vital parameters in patients with chronic kidney disease when compared to patients receiving conventional care in hemodialysis clinics. Method: randomized clinical trial conducted in three renal replacement therapy clinics. Sixty people with chronic kidney disease undergoing hemodialysis were randomly allocated to an experimental group and a control group, 30 persons per group). State anxiety was evaluated in both groups by the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory. A t-test was used to verify the effect of the experimental manipulation on the variables. Results: we found a statistically significant difference between the groups regarding the degree of anxiety experienced during hemodialysis sessions. The experimental group presented a statistically significant reduction of anxiety scores (p = 0.03), systolic blood pressure (p < 0.002), diastolic blood pressure (p < 0.002), heart rate (p < 0.01) and respiratory rate (p < 0.006) after listening to music. Conclusion: music represents a potential resource for nursing intervention to reduce state anxiety during hemodialysis sessions. Brazilian Registry of Clinical Trials: RBR-64b7x7.

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