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The Effectiveness of The "I Cough" Care Program to Dyspnea, Respiratory Parameters, Mobility and Pain After Major Abdominal Surgery.
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating I COUGH care program for Dyspnea and 3 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 60 participants across 3 sites.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of the current study was to investigate the effect of the I COUGH care program following major abdominal surgery dyspnea, oxygen saturation, pulmonary function, mobility, and pain after major abdominal surgery (MAS), participants were subjected to the "I COUGH" care program designed to support their health condition and reduce complications. The study aimed to investigate a simple and inexpensive pulmonary care program that can be easily understood and remembered by patients, their families, and medical staff. Ho: The I COUGH care program after MAS does not improves pulmonary functions, oxygen saturation, mobility and decrease dyspnea and pain after MAS. H1: The I COUGH care program improves pulmonary functions, oxygen saturation mobility and decrease dyspnea and pain after MAS.
Study Details
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Interventions
The I COUGH program, initiated 10 hours after surgery, emphasizes the following elements: Incentive spirometry: Encouraging patients to use the Flow-IS device ten times every two hours for three days. Coughing and deep breathing: Participants should perform 3-5 coughs and deep breaths every 2 hours for 3 days. Oral care: Brushing teeth and using mouthwash twice daily between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Mouth brushes should be sterile, and non-alcoholic mouthwash is recommended. Understanding (education): Patients and their relatives receive instructions on the care program and steps to follow. Getting out of bed: Patients are encouraged to sit in a chair at least once and walk at least 3 times per day in the room and corridor with assistance as needed. Head-of-bed elevation: Keeping the head of the bed elevated more than 30 degrees.