Maharem, T., Mohamed Mohamed, A., Almanzlawi, H. (2021). Acupressure versus Pursed Lip Breathing Techniques on Physiological Parameter and Dyspnea Grade among Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal, 9(26.), 11-18. doi: 10.21608/asnj.2021.93356.1230
Tahani Ali Maharem; Abeer Abd El Rahman Mohamed Mohamed; Hanan Ali Almanzlawi. "Acupressure versus Pursed Lip Breathing Techniques on Physiological Parameter and Dyspnea Grade among Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease". Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal, 9, 26., 2021, 11-18. doi: 10.21608/asnj.2021.93356.1230
Maharem, T., Mohamed Mohamed, A., Almanzlawi, H. (2021). 'Acupressure versus Pursed Lip Breathing Techniques on Physiological Parameter and Dyspnea Grade among Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease', Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal, 9(26.), pp. 11-18. doi: 10.21608/asnj.2021.93356.1230
Maharem, T., Mohamed Mohamed, A., Almanzlawi, H. Acupressure versus Pursed Lip Breathing Techniques on Physiological Parameter and Dyspnea Grade among Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal, 2021; 9(26.): 11-18. doi: 10.21608/asnj.2021.93356.1230
Acupressure versus Pursed Lip Breathing Techniques on Physiological Parameter and Dyspnea Grade among Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
1Clinical instructor in Medical- Surgical Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Alexandria University, Egypt.
2Assistant Professor in Gerontological Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Alexandria University, Egypt.
3Lecturer in Medical-Surgical Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Mansoura University, Egypt.
Abstract
Abstract Background: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Dyspnea has considered the most common health problem among patients with COPD; nonpharmacological management of dyspnea decreases its grade. Aim: to evaluate the effect of acupressure versus pursed lip breathing techniques on physiological parameter and dyspnea grade among patient with COPD. Design: A quasi-experimental design was utilized. Sample: It included 80 adult patients and divided into two groups as a group (1) acupressure group (n=40) and group (2) pursed lip breathing techniques (n=40). Setting: the study was conducted at the chest unit at Alexandria main university hospital. Tools: (1) socio-demographic data questionnaire, (2) Modified medical research council scale (MMRC), and (3) physiological parameter. Results: There was a decrease in dyspnea grade post-pursed-lip breathing group more than acupressure group and there was a statistically significant difference between two groups about dyspnea by the end of the 4th week and respiratory rate & oxygen saturation. Conclusion: Pursed-lip breathing was effective therapy for patients with COPD to improve dyspnea, physiological parameter, and oxygen saturation, while acupressure has a minimal significant effect on dyspnea grade. Recommendation: Prospective study should be designed to determine the stability of the effect of acupressure to control dyspnea.
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