The Effect of Diaphragmatic Breathing Exercise on Symptom Severity, Sleep Quality and Anxiety in CABG Patients.

Launched by KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY · Apr 4, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying the effects of a special breathing exercise called diaphragmatic breathing on patients who have just undergone coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG). After this surgery, many patients may experience symptoms like shortness of breath, chest pain, sleep issues, and anxiety, which can make daily activities challenging. The goal of this trial is to see if practicing diaphragmatic breathing can help reduce these symptoms, improve sleep quality, and lower anxiety levels, ultimately enhancing the patients' overall quality of life.

To participate in this study, individuals must be over 18 years old, able to speak and understand Turkish, and have no serious breathing issues or mental health concerns. They also need to be transferred to the clinic two days after their surgery. Participants can expect to learn a simple breathing technique that may help them feel better physically and mentally during their recovery. This trial is important because it could provide new ways for healthcare providers to support CABG patients in their healing journey.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • • Being over 18 years old
• • No vision or hearing problems
• • Able to speak and understand Turkish
• • No mental, psychiatric or neurological disabilities
• • Transferred to the clinic on the second postoperative day
• • Those who do not have chronic lung disease (COPD, Asthma, Pulmonary CA.. etc.)
• • Full orientation to person, place and time
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • If the patient develops any complications during the study