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Effect of Cyclic Sighing Breathing Exercise on CRBD, Pain, and Sleep Quality in Patients Undergoing TUR
Sponsor: Mersin University
Summary
Transurethral resection (TUR) is a common minimally invasive surgical procedure for lower urinary tract diseases. However, postoperative urinary catheterization often causes catheter-related bladder discomfort (CRBD) and pain due to bladder spasms, which negatively impact recovery and sleep quality. Pharmacological agents used to alleviate CRBD and pain may cause adverse side effects. This study aims to evaluate the effects of cyclic sighing breathing exercises on CRBD severity, pain intensity, and sleep quality in patients undergoing TUR.
Official title: The Effect of Cyclic Sighing Breathing Exercise on Catheter-Related Bladder Discomfort, Pain, and Sleep Quality in Patients Undergoing Transurethral Resection: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
76
Start Date
2026-10-01
Completion Date
2027-10-01
Last Updated
2026-10-05
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Cyclic Sighing Breathing Exercise
The cyclic sighing intervention consists of structured breathing sessions taught preoperatively and supervised postoperatively. The patient assumes a comfortable supine or semi-Fowler position in bed. The exercise involves taking a slow, deep inhalation through the nose, immediately followed by a second short nasal inhalation to achieve maximum lung expansion, and then slowly and fully exhaling through the mouth, ensuring that exhalation lasts longer than inhalation. Patients perform this cycle continuously for 5 minutes at the 1st, 2nd, 6th, 12th, and 24th postoperative hours under researcher supervision. To protect nocturnal sleep patterns, sessions scheduled after 22:00 will be completed by 22:00.
Locations (1)
Hatay Iskenderun State Hospital
Hatay, Turkey (Türkiye)