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Impact of Nurse-Led Interventions on Respiratory Outcomes in Hospitalized Patients With Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Sponsor: University of Health Sciences Lahore
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether respiratory nursing interventions can improve respiratory outcomes in patients hospitalized with acute exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). The main questions it aims to answer are: Do respiratory nursing interventions improve dyspnea levels measured by the Modified Medical Research Council (mMRC) Dyspnea Scale? Do these interventions improve oxygen saturation and pulmonary function (FVC, FEV1, and FEV1/FVC ratio)? Researchers will compare patients receiving respiratory nursing interventions plus routine hospital care with patients receiving routine hospital care alone to determine whether the interventions improve respiratory outcomes. Participants will: Undergo baseline assessment using the mMRC Dyspnea Scale, pulse oximetry, and pulmonary function tests. Receive either respiratory nursing interventions (deep breathing exercises, chest percussion, postural drainage, and lukewarm water intake) along with routine care or routine hospital care alone. Be reassessed after the intervention period using the same respiratory outcome measures.
Official title: Impact of Nurse-Led Interventions on Respiratory Outcomes in Hospitalized Patients With Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Randomized Control Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
40 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
68
Start Date
2026-05-02
Completion Date
2026-10-20
Last Updated
2026-04-08
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Experimental group will receive nursing interventions such as deep breathing exercise, chest percussions along with standard care.
The intervention consists of a structured package of respiratory nursing interventions provided in addition to routine hospital care for patients hospitalized with acute exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). It includes deep breathing exercises, chest percussion, postural drainage, and lukewarm water intake, administered by trained nursing staff according to a standardized protocol during hospitalization. These combined interventions aim to enhance airway clearance, improve ventilation, and reduce mucus viscosity, thereby improving dyspnea, oxygen saturation, and pulmonary function outcomes. The integration of multiple respiratory nursing techniques as an add-on to routine care distinguishes this intervention from standard management practices.
Locations (1)
UHS
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan