Effect of Breathing Exercises on Fatigue Dimensions in Patients with COPD

Ghanbari, Atefeh; Shirmohamadi, Nasim; Paryad, Ezzat; Bazghale, Milad; Mohammadpourhodki, Reza

doi:10.17546/msd.413571

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“…The total score of each domain is 4 -20, and the total fatigue score, determined by summing the scores of the five domains, can vary from 20 to 100; thus, higher scores indicate the more severe degrees of fatigue (23). Hinz et al (37) and Ghanbari et al (38) confirmed the reliability of this tool based on Cronbach's alpha coefficients of 0.94 and 0.756, respectively. In the present study, the reliability of MFI was obtained by the Cronbach's alpha of 0.79.…”

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confidence: 86%

“…Paddison et al (11) also demonstrated that pulmonary rehabilitation leads to a decrease in COPD symptoms, including fatigue, and consequently enhances the patients' QoL. Ghanbari et al (38) concluded that breathing exercises, as a nonpharmacological, cost-effective, and safe method of care and treatment, relieve many aspects of fatigue in patients with COPD; nevertheless, the impact of this method on mental fatigue is an important aspect, which should be considered. Jokar et al (6) reported that pulmonary rehabilitation brings about positive effects that could lead to a reduction in patients' fatigue.…”

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confidence: 99%

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The Effect of Pulmonary Rehabilitation on Fatigue and Quality of Life in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Quasi-Experimental Study

2020

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Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a debilitating condition. Those with COPD often complain about fatigue, which can negatively affect activities of daily living, and consequently, the quality of life (QoL). Objectives: This study aimed at determining the effect of pulmonary rehabilitation on fatigue and QoL in patients with COPD. Methods: This quasi-experimental study was performed on 40 eligible patients with COPD admitted to two teaching hospitals in Zahedan in 2018 - 2019. The subjects were randomized into the experimental (n = 20) and control (n = 20) groups based on convenience sampling. Data collection tools included a demographic questionnaire, St George’s Respiratory questionnaire (SGRQ), and the Multidimensional Fatigue inventory (MFI). The QoL and fatigue in both groups were initially measured through interviews. For three consecutive days, patients in the experimental group received three 30-45-min face-to-face training sessions. The pulmonary rehabilitation program was conducted on patients’ bedsides and included theoretical and practical dimensions. Additionally, after necessary coordination with the patients and their families, a summary session was held at patients’ homes. The control group received no training, except for routine care. At the end of the eighth week, the researchers made telephone contact with the two groups (patients or their families) and visited them at their home to complete the SGRQ and MFI. Data were analyzed using SPSS and descriptive and analytical tests (independent t-test, paired t-test, and chi-squared test) at the significance level of less than 0.05. Results: The mean score of changes in QoL was 21.75 ± 7.06 in the experimental group and -1.93 ± 4.70 in the control group. The results of the paired t-test indicated that the mean score of QoL in the experimental group in the post-test was significantly different compared with the baseline (P = 0.001). Moreover, the mean score of changes in fatigue was 35.65 ± 7.12 in the experimental group and 3.25 ± 144 in the control group. In this regard, the paired t-test results showed that the mean fatigue score of patients in the experimental group in the post-test was significantly different compared with the baseline (P = 0.001). Conclusions: Pulmonary rehabilitation program reduced fatigue and improved QoL in patients with COPD. Therefore, it is suggested to consider this program in the care plan of these people.

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The Effect of Pulmonary Rehabilitation on Fatigue and Quality of Life in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Quasi-Experimental Study

2020

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“…Although the CAFS total mean scores showed a decrease in the DB exercise group after the application, they remained the same in the control group. Ghanbari et al 36 found that breathing exercises alleviated most aspects of fatigue in COPD patients. Ningsih et al 38 In the present study, it was determined that there was a statistically significant difference between the FEV 1 /FVC values in the intervention group before and after the DB and PLB exercise application.…”

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“…Although the CAFS total mean scores showed a decrease in the DB exercise group after the application, they remained the same in the control group. Ghanbari et al36 found that breathing exercises alleviated most aspects of fatigue in COPD patients. Ningsih et al38 determined that PLB improved symptoms and exercise tolerance in COPD patients.…”

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The Effect of Progressive Muscle Relaxation and Deep Breathing Exercises on Dyspnea and Fatigue Symptoms of COPD Patients

Neşe

Bağlama

2022

Holistic Nursing Practice

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This study was conducted to examine the effect of progressive muscle relaxation and deep breathing exercises applied to patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) on their dyspnea and fatigue symptoms. The study was a randomized controlled experimental trial and comprised 116 COPD patients who applied to a chest diseases follow-up outpatient clinic hospital located in Gaziantep, Turkey. The data were collected using the "Patient Information Form" including sociodemographic and disease-related characteristics of the patients, COPD and Asthma Fatigue Scale (CAFS), and Dyspnea-12 Scale. Dyspnea-12 Scale and CAFS total scores of the patients in the intervention group showed a statistically significant difference before and after the Progressive Relaxation Exercise and Deep Breathing Exercise applications (P < .05).Although the Dyspnea-12 Scale and CAFS total mean scores showed an increase in the intervention group, they remained the same in the control group. In the present study, it was found that the Progressive Muscle Relaxation Exercise and Deep Breathing Exercise applied to COPD patients were effective in decreasing their dyspnea and fatigue symptoms.

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“…In addition, Sutinah, and Azhari (2020), concluded that deep breathing exercise has positive effects on reducing the fatigue in patients with chronic kidney disease undergoing hemodialysis. Similarly, Ghanbari et al (2018) studied the effect of breathing exercises on fatigue in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. They found that there was a significantly improve in the mean score of fatigue after doing breathing exercises (P=0.0001) in the experimental group.…”

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The Effect of Continuous Support Combined with Breathing Exercise on The Progress of Labor and Intrapartum Fatigue

Ismail

Allam

Ali

2022

Egyptian Journal of Health Care

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Effect of Breathing Exercises on Fatigue Dimensions in Patients with COPD

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The Effect of Pulmonary Rehabilitation on Fatigue and Quality of Life in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Quasi-Experimental Study

The Effect of Pulmonary Rehabilitation on Fatigue and Quality of Life in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Quasi-Experimental Study

The Effect of Progressive Muscle Relaxation and Deep Breathing Exercises on Dyspnea and Fatigue Symptoms of COPD Patients

The Effect of Continuous Support Combined with Breathing Exercise on The Progress of Labor and Intrapartum Fatigue

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