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Breathing Interventions for Postoperative Breast Surgery Patients
Sponsor: Ondokuz Mayıs University
Summary
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effects of pranayama and pursed-lip breathing exercises on postoperative pain, anxiety, and vital signs in patients undergoing breast surgery. Postoperative pain and anxiety are common problems that can negatively affect recovery, physiological stability, and overall well-being. Non-pharmacological interventions such as breathing exercises may help reduce these adverse outcomes and support recovery. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: a pranayama breathing exercise group, a pursed-lip breathing exercise group, or a control group receiving routine postoperative care. Breathing exercises will be performed three times daily for five minutes. Outcomes including pain, anxiety, and vital signs will be measured at baseline (pretest), postoperative day 1, and postoperative day 2. The findings of this study are expected to provide evidence on the effectiveness of breathing exercises as supportive nursing interventions in the postoperative care of breast surgery patients.
Official title: Effects of Pranayama and Pursed-lip Breathing Exercises on Pain, Anxiety and Vital Signs After Breast Surgery
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
126
Start Date
2026-02-27
Completion Date
2027-04-27
Last Updated
2026-03-04
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Pranayama Breathing Exercise
Participants perform pranayama breathing exercises (Nadi Shodhana technique) starting at the 4th postoperative hour. The exercise is performed three times daily for two consecutive days. Each session lasts approximately five minutes and is administered in addition to routine postoperative care. The breathing technique involves slow, controlled inhalation and exhalation through alternate nostrils to improve respiratory function and relaxation.
Pursed-Lip Breathing Exercise
Participants perform pursed-lip breathing exercises starting at the 4th postoperative hour. The exercise is performed three times daily for two consecutive days, with each session lasting approximately five minutes. Participants inhale slowly through the nose and exhale through pursed lips to prolong exhalation and improve ventilation, in addition to routine postoperative care.