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Breathing Exercises for Dyspnea and Anxiety in Heart Failure
Sponsor: Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Summary
Heart failure is a leading cause of emergency department admissions, with dyspnea and psychological distress being among the most common presenting symptoms. This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effect of nurse-guided diaphragmatic breathing and pursed-lip breathing exercises on dyspnea and psychological distress in patients presenting to the emergency department with heart failure. A total of 112 eligible participants will be randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio to either an intervention group receiving breathing exercises in addition to standard care or a control group receiving standard care alone. Dyspnea severity will be assessed using the Modified Borg Dyspnea Scale, and psychological distress will be assessed using the Distress Thermometer at predefined time points. The findings are expected to provide evidence for the effectiveness of a simple, low-cost, nurse-led non-pharmacological intervention in improving symptom management in patients with heart failure.
Official title: The Effect of Breathing Exercises on Dyspnea and Anxiety in Patients Presenting to the Emergency Department Due to Heart Failure
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
112
Start Date
2025-03-05
Completion Date
2026-12-05
Last Updated
2026-08-07
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Diaphragmatic and Pursed-Lip Breathing Exercises
Participants received standard emergency department care plus nurse-guided diaphragmatic breathing and pursed-lip breathing exercises. The intervention consisted of three cycles of breathing exercises with rest periods between cycles. Participants were observed and supported throughout the intervention.
Locations (1)
İstanbul Üniversitesi-Cerrahpaşa
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)