Abstract
Objective To observe breathing exercises for patients with COPD on pulmonary function, quality of life and the number of acute attacks.Methods Sixty patients with COPD were randomly divided into intervention group (n=30) and control group (n=30) for 1-year observation period. Traditional care was applied in control group,and breathing exercises nursing intervention was added to intervention group.In both groups, the patients' pulmonary function and quality of life were measured before and after discharge for 1 year.The progress of patients' conditions were recorded by telephone, return visit, follow-up visits for 1 year.Results After intervention by 1 year, in intervention group the patients' lung function, quality of life and the number of exacerbation and readmission were significant improved as compared to control group and before intervention, the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05).Conclusions The breathing exercises can improve pulmonary function, delay further deterioration of lung function, improve quality of life of patients and the prognosis, it is worthy of promotion. Key words: COPD; Breathing exercises; Pulmonary function; Quality of life
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