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Effect of 4-7-8 Breathıng Technıque on Shoulder Paın and Respıratory Functıon Tests After Laparoscopıc Cholesectectomy
Sponsor: Mustafa Kemal University
Summary
This study was planned as a randomized controlled clinical trial to determine the effect of 4-7-8 breathing technique on shoulder pain and pulmonary function tests after laporoscopic cholecystectomy. A sample of 96 patients will be randomly assigned to the study and control groups. The study group will be administered the 4-7-8 breathing technique after LK, while the control group will be given routine care of the ward. Shoulder pain and pulmonary function tests will be measured in the first 24 hours and at discharge. The data obtained will be analyzed by appropriate statistical methods.
Official title: The Effect of Usıng The 4-7-8 Breathıng Technıque on Postoperatıve Shoulder Paın and Respıratory Functıon Tests After Laparoscopıc Cholecystectomy
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
98
Start Date
2024-08-25
Completion Date
2025-07-15
Last Updated
2024-09-19
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
4-7-8 Breathing Technique
The 4-7-8 breathing technique to be applied to the patients in the experimental group; the patient will be asked to sit or lie in a comfortable position with his/her hands on his/her lap, press the tip of his/her tongue on the tissue protrusion behind the upper front teeth and hold it there during the breathing cycle, breathe in through the nose for four counts, hold the breath for seven counts and then slowly exhale through the mouth for eight counts and complete a set. Within one set of practice, this cycle repeats four times.
Locations (1)
İskenderun Devlet Hastanesi
Hatay, Turkey (Türkiye)