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3 articles for “chest physiotherapy.”
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A Study on the Effect of Pulmonary Hygiene on Respiratory Functions in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients at a Hospital in Erode
Abstract: Background: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a common condition characterized by long-term airway blockage. Symptoms such as breathlessness during physical activity and fatigue significantly affect patients' quality of life (QoL), limiting their ability to engage in various physical activities. The aim of this study is to evaluate the impact of pulmonary hygiene on respiratory function in individuals with COPD. Design: A pre-experimental design using a one-group pre-test and post-test …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme (STP) on the Knowledge of Postoperative Patients Regarding Deep Breathing Exercises at J.K. Hospital & Research Centre, Bhopal (MP)
Abstract: Postoperative chest physiotherapy was implemented in the beginning of the 20th century; deep breathing exercise was one of the first methods. Consequently, several manual treatments including percussion, clapping, and vibration or shaking was developed to improvise bronchial drainage. Recently, mechanical breathing devices like incentive spirometry (IS), blow bottles, intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) and continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) were introduced into clinical practice (McMahon, 1915). Aim of the study: …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 4–9 Read article
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Assessing the Impact of Foot Massage on Pain Reduction in Patients After Cardiothoracic Surgery
Abstract: In the United States, it is stated that cardiac surgery can result in various sources of pain. Inevitably, there is pain associated with the wound, and beyond the sternotomy incision, there may be an extensive leg wound from vein harvesting. Other contributors to pain and discomfort include drains in the mediastinal and pleural regions, tracheal tubes, and urethral catheters. Activities such as physiotherapy, movement, and tracheal toileting (suctioning of secretions) …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 1–7 Read article