Status:
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
The Effect of Pursed Lip Breathing Exercise and Laughter Therapy Individuals With The COPD
Lead Sponsor:
Yuksek Ihtisas University
Conditions:
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Eligibility:
All Genders
40+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is a chronic disease with increasing mortality, morbidity and prevalence in the world and in our country, and in which serious symptoms, especially dyspnea, devel...
Detailed Description
This research is a single-blind, randomized controlled experimental study in order to determine the effect of pursed lip breathing exercise and laughter therapy on dyspnea severity, health status and ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Inclusion Criteria:
- Those aged 40 and over,
- He was diagnosed with COPD as a result of medical history, physical examination and pulmonary function tests, and his CAT score is 10 and above according to the COPD Unified Assessment\* of the GOLD guide; In Group B and D (1),
- There is no diagnosis of a disease that may affect the cognitive state,
- Not having a diagnosis of a physical or mental illness that will prevent communication, and able to use a telephone.
- Individuals who agree to participate in the research are included in the study
- Non-Inclusion Criteria:
- Those who have difficulty in verbal communication (intubation, tracheostomy, delirium, etc.)
- With a CAT score of less than 10 and in Groups A and C according to the COPD Combined Assessment\* of the GOLD guide,
- Having a disorder that disrupts the cognitive process such as schizophrenia or dementia
- Alcohol, substance addiction,
- Laughter therapy was not deemed appropriate due to the diagnosis of abdominal surgery, uncontrolled hypertension, glaucoma, abdominal hernia, epilepsy in the last three months,
- Using complementary and integrative treatments such as acupuncture, meditation, yoga, massage, relaxation exercises,
- Patients who do not agree to participate in the study are excluded from the study.
- Exclusion criteria
- Not complying with pursed lip breathing exercise and laughter therapy and program,
- Developing a disease that may affect the health status or a condition requiring hospitalization (COPD exacerbation, etc.) during the 12-week period during which the research will take place,
- Changes in bronchodilator and oxygen therapy regimens,
- A situation that is not suitable for laughter therapy due to the diagnosis of surgery in the abdominal region, uncontrollable hypertension, glaucoma, abdominal hernia, epilepsy,
- Patients who want to withdraw from the study are excluded from the study.
Exclusion
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 15 2024
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
March 15 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
63 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT05997550
Start Date
February 15 2024
End Date
March 15 2025
Last Update
January 24 2024
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