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Compare the Effect of Incentive Spirometry Versus Chest Mobilization on Oxygenation and Chest Expansion for Patient Undergoing Upper Abdominal Surgery: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Sponsor: Marwa karim jabr
Summary
This study compares the effects of incentive spirometry and chest mobilization on oxygenation and chest expansion in patients after upper abdominal surgery. It is a randomized clinical trial that aims to determine which intervention more effectively improves respiratory function. The findings likely reveal that both methods positively impact lung expansion and oxygenation, but one may be superior in enhancing recovery and preventing postoperative pulmonary complications.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
20 Years - 60 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
112
Start Date
2025-01-22
Completion Date
2026-04-22
Last Updated
2025-08-07
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
deep breathing exercises, chest mobilization:
The patients were instructed to engage in deep and gentle inspired breathing, maintain it for 3 seconds, and then exhale gently via the mouth while seated in a semi-sitting posture. During expiration, the patients were instructed to cough twice with maximum efficiency (patients were instructed to maintain a cushion in the incision area during coughing). Thereafter, the patient was provided with an incentive spirometer to be utilized 5 to 10 times daily at intervals of 2 hours. The chest mobilization was conducted five times each set, with three sets assigned to each session Individual participants independently performed chest mobilization under the guidance of a physiotherapist for the first time. The chest mobilization technique involves pulling the arms upwards to their maximum extent while inhaling appropriately during arm movement.
Locations (1)
AL-Kindi teaching hospital
Baghdad, Iraq