Effects of Deep Breathing Exercises On Oxygen Saturation and Functional Capacity in Hospitalized Patients with COPD

Deep Breathing Exercises On Oxygen Saturation and Functional Capacity

Authors

  • Zunaira Arshad Houser officer, Rashid Latif College of Physical Therapy /Arif Memorial Teaching Hospital, Lahore Pakistan
  • Ehtisham-ul-Haq Assistant professor, Rashid Latif College of Physical Therapy. Rashid Latif Khan University Lahore-Pakistan
  • Rehana Yasmeen Nizai Principal/ Professor, Rashid Latif College of Physical Therapy. Rashid Latif Khan University Lahore-Pakistan
  • Aleena Waheed Lecturer/Physical Therapist, Rashid Latif College of Physical Therapy. Rashid Latif Khan University Lahore-Pakistan
  • Nazeer Ahmad Assistant professor, Rashid Latif College of Physical Therapy. Rashid Latif Khan University Lahore-Pakistan
  • Tahir Mahmood Assistant professor, Rashid Latif College of Physical Therapy. Rashid Latif Khan University Lahore-Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56536/sjptr.v4i.60

Keywords:

Deep breathing exercises, oxygen saturation, functional capacity, COPD.

Abstract

Objective: This study aims to examine the effect of deep breathing exercises on oxygen saturation and functional capacity in hospitalized patients with COPD.

Methods:  This quasi-experimental study included 37 male patients aged between 60-75 years. This study was conducted from 25th November 2022 to March 2023 at Arif Memorial Teaching Hospital, Mayo Hospital, and Gulab Devi Hospital. There were 6 sessions, 3 sessions per week. Each session was of 15-20 min. Deep breathing exercises were performed on each patient. Patients included in the study were hospitalized for exacerbated COPD without the use of NIV (non-invasive ventilation). The measuring parameters were; self-designed oxygen saturation measured by pulse Oximetry and dyspnea index for functional capacity.

Results: By using paired sample t-test, there is a significant difference between oxygen saturation of COPD patients post-intervention with a mean value of -1.972±1.301 with a p-value of 0.05. By using a paired sample t-test, there is a significant difference between pre (23.18±4.77) and post-mean score (16.86±1.11) of dyspnea index with p-value < 0.05.

Conclusion: The findings of the current study showed that deep breathing exercises were effective in improving oxygen saturation and functional capacity among hospitalized COPD patients.

KEYWORDS: Deep breathing exercises, oxygen saturation, functional capacity, COPD.

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Published

2024-02-23

How to Cite

Arshad, Z., Ehtisham-ul-Haq, Yasmeen Nizai, R., Waheed, A., Ahmad, N., & Mahmood, T. (2024). Effects of Deep Breathing Exercises On Oxygen Saturation and Functional Capacity in Hospitalized Patients with COPD : Deep Breathing Exercises On Oxygen Saturation and Functional Capacity . The Superior Journal of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, 4, 27–29. https://doi.org/10.56536/sjptr.v4i.60