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Effect of Breathing Exercise Using Panflutes on the Postoperative Compliance, Pulmonary Infections and Life Satisfaction in Elderly Patients Undergoing Spinal Surgery
Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing ; : 279-288, 2018.
Article in Korean | WPRIM | ID: wpr-715527
ABSTRACT

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of breathing exercises performed using panflutes in elderly patients undergoing spinal surgery.

METHODS:

The study design was a nonequivalent control group non-synchronized pre-post test. The study included 24 patients in both the experimental group and the control group. The experimental group completed a daily breathing exercise regimen using panflutes for 30minutes after meals, whereas the control group was provided standard preoperative education, including breathing exercises using incentive spirometers. After the exercise regimen, breathing exercise compliance, pulmonary infections, and life satisfaction were measured in both groups, and the data were analyzed using the SPSS/WIN program.

RESULTS:

The compliance rate of breathing exercises was significantly higher in the experimental group. The experimental group presented no pulmonary infections in the later period, whereas the control group presented higher pulmonary infection rates in the same period. In addition, the life satisfaction score in the experimental group significantly increased.

CONCLUSION:

The breathing exercise program using panflutes for elderly patients undergoing spinal surgery enhanced their breathing exercise compliance and their daily life satisfaction in addition to reducing their pulmonary infection rates.
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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Personal Satisfaction / Postoperative Complications / Respiration / Breathing Exercises / Work of Breathing / Patient Compliance / Compliance / Education / Evaluation Studies as Topic / Meals Type of study: Diagnostic study / Evaluation studies Limits: Aged / Humans Language: Korean Journal: Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing Year: 2018 Type: Article

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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Personal Satisfaction / Postoperative Complications / Respiration / Breathing Exercises / Work of Breathing / Patient Compliance / Compliance / Education / Evaluation Studies as Topic / Meals Type of study: Diagnostic study / Evaluation studies Limits: Aged / Humans Language: Korean Journal: Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing Year: 2018 Type: Article