Quasi-experimental Research Articles

Enhancing digital competence through story-based learning: a massive open online course (MOOC) approach

PurposeThis study investigated a story-based learning MOOC’s effectiveness in enhancing digital competence.Design/methodology/approachA quasi-experimental design with 5,501 participants enrolled in a developed MOOC course was assessed through pretests, formative assessments and posttests. K-means clustering, using the Self-Efficacy in Digital Competence Scale (SDCS), was employed to classify experimental and control groups and analyze differences in perceived competence across age groups (10s–60s).FindingsLearners’ digital competence significantly improved (p < 0.001) after the MOOC, demonstrating knowledge and skill gains across various domains. The highest SDCS domain was communication and collaboration, while the lowest was digital content creation. Additionally, the SDCS data showed higher self-efficacy in the 20–40s age group and lower in the 10, 50 and 60s.Research limitations/implicationsThe findings suggest a gap in learners’ digital content creation competence. Additional content could be incorporated to bridge this gap. This study supports story-based learning MOOCs for promoting digital competence.Originality/valueThis research contributes to the field by developing and evaluating a MOOC with story-based learning to explore learners’ digital competence and its relationship with age.

Improving clinical reasoning competency and communication skills using virtual simulation-based learning focused on a pathophysiological approach in Korea: a quasi-experimental study

Improving clinical reasoning competency and communication skills using virtual simulation-based learning focused on a pathophysiological approach in Korea: a quasi-experimental study

Narrative nursing for negative emotions in patients with acute pancreatitis: Based on model construction and application.

Acute pancreatitis (AP), as a common acute abdomen disease, has a high incidence rate worldwide and is often accompanied by severe complications. Negative emotions lead to increased secretion of stress hormones, elevated blood sugar levels, and enhanced insulin resistance, which in turn increases the risk of AP and significantly affects the patient's quality of life. Therefore, exploring the intervention effects of narrative nursing programs on the negative emotions of patients with AP is not only helpful in alleviating psychological stress and improving quality of life but also has significant implications for improving disease outcomes and prognosis. To construct a narrative nursing model for negative emotions in patients with AP and verify its efficacy in application. Through Delphi expert consultation, a narrative nursing model for negative emotions in patients with AP was constructed. A non-randomized quasi-experimental study design was used in this study. A total of 92 patients with AP with negative emotions admitted to a tertiary hospital in Nantong City of Jiangsu Province, China from September 2022 to August 2023 were recruited by convenience sampling, among whom 46 patients admitted from September 2022 to February 2023 were included in the observation group, and 46 patients from March to August 2023 were selected as control group. The observation group received narrative nursing plan, while the control group was given with routine nursing. Self-rating anxiety scale (SAS), self-rating depression scale (SDS), positive and negative affect scale (PANAS), caring behavior scale, patient satisfaction scale and 36-item short form health survey questionnaire (SF-36) were used to evaluate their emotions, satisfaction and caring behaviors in the two groups on the day of discharge, 1-and 3-month following discharge. According to the inclusion and exclusion criteria, a total of 45 cases in the intervention group and 44 cases in the control group eventually recruited and completed in the study. On the day of discharge, the intervention group showed significantly lower scores of SAS, SDS and negative emotion (28.57 ± 4.52 vs 17.4 ± 4.44, P < 0.001), whereas evidently higher outcomes in the positive emotion score, Caring behavior scale score and satisfaction score compared to the control group (P < 0.05). Repeated measurement analysis of variance showed that significant between-group differences were found in time effect, inter-group effect and interaction effect of SAS and PANAS scores as well as in time effect and inter-group effect of SF-36 scores (P < 0.05); the SF-36 scores of two groups at 3 months after discharge were higher than those at 1 month after discharge (P < 0.05). The application of narrative nursing protocols has demonstrated significant effectiveness in alleviating anxiety, ameliorating negative emotions, and enhancing satisfaction among patients with AP.

IROND-L: study protocol for a French prospective, quasi-experimental, multicentre trial to examine the impact of a coordinated multidisciplinary approach for women victims of violence

Background and objectivesViolence against women (VAW) is widespread and can have serious physical and mental health consequences, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and sleep disorders. Victim-survivors often face barriers in...

The Efficacy of Metacognitive Therapy on Social Avoidance and Distress, and Academic Persistence Among Students with Exam Anxiety

Background: Attendance in educational settings such as schools is often accompanied by varying levels of anxiety for many students. One of the most significant types of anxiety in educational environments is exam anxiety. Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the efficacy of metacognitive therapy on social avoidance, distress, and academic persistence among students with exam anxiety in 2023. Methods: This quasi-experimental study utilized a pretest-posttest design to assess the efficacy of metacognitive therapy for female students with exam anxiety. All female second-grade high school students in Ahvaz city who reported experiencing exam anxiety during the 2022 - 2023 academic year were included in the study sample. A purposive sample of 36 female students was randomly divided into two groups: An experimental group receiving metacognitive therapy and a control group. The experimental group participated in seven 60-minute sessions of metacognitive therapy, conducted twice a week. The control group did not receive any intervention during the study period. The Social Avoidance and Distress Scale (SADS) and Academic Persistence Scale (APS) were administered to both groups before and after the intervention. Data were analyzed using analysis of covariance to control for baseline differences. Results: Metacognitive therapy was effective in reducing social avoidance and distress, as well as in improving academic persistence in high school students (P &lt; 0.001). Specifically, the mean social avoidance and distress score decreased significantly from 19.67 ±1.68 to 10.11 ±2.13 in the metacognitive therapy group. Additionally, the mean academic persistence score increased significantly from 9.39 ±1.78 to 23.72 ±3.10 in the metacognitive therapy group. Conclusions: Metacognitive therapy effectively reduced social avoidance and distress while increasing academic persistence in female students with exam anxiety. This study highlights the therapy's potential as a valuable intervention for improving the overall well-being and academic performance of students facing similar challenges.

Comparison Between I-Gel And Endotracheal Tube For Peak Airway Pressure During General Anesthesia In Pediatric Inguinal Hernia Surgeries

Objective: To compare I-gel and Endotracheal tube for peak airway pressure during general anesthesia in pediatric inguinal hernia surgeries Study Design: Quasi experimental study. Place and Duration of Study: Anesthesia/surgical department, Pak Emirates Military Hospital Rawalpindi, Pakistan Jun to Nov 2021. Methodology: A Quasi experimental study was conducted on 250 children. Patients were randomly assigned into two groups. Group-A received the I-gel after induction with sedative agents while Group-B received the Endotracheal tube with routine induction and muscle paralysis. Peak airway pressure was monitored by the consultant anesthetist on anesthesia workstation throughout the surgery. Results: Out of 250 pediatric patients undergoing hernia repair randomized into two groups, 136(54.4%) were categorized into Group-A and 114(45.6%) were categorized into Group-B. Mean age of patients in our study was 3.35±2.454 years. 159(63.6%) children included in the study were male while 91(36.4%) were female. Out of 250, 202(80.8%) patients had normal peak airway pressure during the surgery while 48(19.2%) had raised pressure during the surgery. Use of Endotracheal tube was found statistically significantly associated with raised peak airway pressure during the surgery (p-value&lt;0.05). Conclusion: Use of I-gel was found better in relation to maintenance of peak airways pressure as compared to Endotracheal tube in pediatric patients undergoing hernia repair under general anesthesia.

The Impact of Ginger on Alleviating Motion Sicknes

Objective: To determine the association of beneficial effects of Ginger on motion sickness. Study Design: Quasi-Experimental study. Place and Duration of Study: Aero-Medical institute Pakistan Air force Masroor base, Karachi Pakistan, from May to Oct 2019. Methodology: Quasi- Experimental study was carried out on 60 pilots, divided into two groups control and a trial group. Thirty pilots were randomly placed in each group. Both groups were matched, control group was served with placebo juice whereas trial group was served with ginger juice to drink. Both groups were placed in a simulator to induce motion sickness. Later on they were asked to fill a simulator sickness questionnaire. Responses were analyzed in Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 20. Results: In Control group 19(63.3%) of individuals experienced motion sickness and 11(36.7%) did not experience motion sickness whereas in trial group only 9(29.8%) individuals experienced motion sickness while 21(70.2%) of individuals did not experience motion sickness. Conclusion: Ginger is more effective in reducing motion sickness as compared to placebo. It shows that individuals of trial group showed good response to ginger as compared to placebo in control group.

Comparison of Post Dural Puncture Headache Among Patients Administrated Spinal Anesthesia with 25 Gauge and 27 Gauge Needles Undergoing Elective Cesarean Section

Objective: To compare the outcome of 25 Gauge and 27 Gauge needles in terms of Post Dural Puncture Headache in patients undergoing spinal anesthesia at Gynae Surgical Wards. Study Design: Quasi experimental study. Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted at the Gynae Surgical Wards of the Shalamar Hospital in Lahore, Pakistan from Sep 2022 to Apr 2023. Methodology: 58 patients who met the study's inclusion requirements were recruited through non-probability, convenient sampling. They were split into two groups 29 patients in Group-A and 59 patients in Group-B. After obtaining informed consent, patients in Group-A received spinal anesthesia with a 25-gauge needle, whereas Group-B received spinal anesthesia with a 27-gauge needle. The data was collected using Proforma. At 24, 48, and 72 hours following the procedure, Post Dural Puncture Headache was assessed and data was analyzed using SPSS. Results: The mean age of the subjects in Group-A was 26.21±3.016 years and the mean age of subjects in Group-B was 25.07±3.722 years. 21 patients out of 29 in Group-A (72.4%) developed PDPH. While only 9 Patients out of 29(31%) developed PDPH in Group-B. There is an association between needle gauge and headache (p-value 0.002). Conclusion: The use of a 27G needle for administering spinal anesthesia should be preferred over a 25G needle, as the frequency of PDPH was found to be lower with the former.

Comparison of Efficacy of Cyclophosphamide Versus Tacrolimus in Children With Steroid Dependent and Frequent Relapsing Nephrotic Syndrome

Objectives: To compare the efficacy of Cyclophosphamide and Tacrolimus in the management of steroid dependent and frequent relapsing nephrotic syndrome in children. Study Design: Quasi Experimental Study. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Pediatric Nephrology, The Children's Hospital &amp; The Institute of Child Health, Multan, from July 2020 to Dec 2020. Methodology: A total of 120 patients presenting with steroid dependent and frequent relapsing nephrotic syndrome that need 2nd line drug were divided in two groups. Group A included patients using Cyclophosphamide in a dose of 2.5mg/kg and group B used Tacrolimus in a dose of 0.1mg/kg. All patients were monitored and compliance of drugs were noted.Efficacy was calculated as proportions of patients achieving maintained remission of disease for six months duration. Results: Our study included n=80(66.7%) boys versus n = 40(33.3%) were girls having mean age 5.93±2.10 years (range 1 – 12 years). Mean weight was noted to be 17.1±3.84 kilograms. Majority 46cases (76.6%) in Tacrolimus–group achieved complete remission compared to 22cases (36.6%) in Cyclophosphamide-group, that results in usually exceedingly noteworthy p&lt;0.005. Partial remission and drug resistance were 12cases (20%) and 2cases (3.33%) of Tacrolimus–group compared to 20cases (33.3%) and 18cases (30%) in Cyclophosphamide-group respectively. Sustained remission at 6months follow-up was 40cases (66.7%) in Tacrolimus–group compared to 16cases (26.6%) in Cyclophosphamide-group. Conclusion: Tacrolimus was more effective in inducing remission (76.6%) as compared to cyclophosphamide (36.6%) in steroid dependent and frequent relapsing Nephrotic syndrome.

Enhancing students’ authentic mathematical problem-solving skills and confidence through error analysis of GPT-4 solutions

Authentic mathematical problems connect mathematics to real-life scenarios, making mathematics learning more meaningful. However, students often find it challenging to comprehend the complexity and extensive textual descriptions of authentic mathematical problems, resulting in a lack of mathematical confidence. This study aims to investigate whether error analysis learning activity of GPT-4 solutions can enhance the skill of fifth-grade students to solve authentic mathematical problems and foster their mathematical confidence. A quasi-experimental design was employed, involving 59 fifth-grade students from a primary school in northern Taiwan. The experimental group engaged in error analysis learning activity of GPT-4 solutions, while the control group received traditional instruction, with both groups using the same teaching materials. Quantitative assessments were conducted through tests on solving authentic mathematical problems and a mathematical confidence scale, complemented by qualitative data collected via semi-structured interviews. The results revealed that the experimental group showed significant improvement in solving authentic mathematical problems, both in pre- and post-test comparisons within the group and in post-test comparisons between groups. Furthermore, the low-achieving students in the experimental group showed a significant improvement in solving authentic mathematical problems compared to the control group. Additionally, the mathematical confidence of both high- and low-achieving students in the experimental group was significantly higher than that of the control group. This study confirms the effectiveness of GPT-4 in mathematics education, offering new teaching strategies and research directions for educators and researchers.

Estimation of Postmorterm Interval by Using Myoglobin Concentration in Blood, Liver And Parotid Glands of Albino Rats

Objective: To determine the postmortem interval (PMI) by estimating myoglobin concentration in blood, liver and parotid gland of albino rats and to compare the postmortem level of myoglobin among blood, liver and parotid gland. Study Design: Quasi-Experimental study. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology King Edward Medical University, Lahore in collaboration with the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore from 20 June 2021 to 19 June 2022. Methodology: A total of 72 rats were killed by cervical dislocation and postmortem myoglobin levels were checked in blood, liver and parotid gland at 8 different postmortem intervals (9 rats in each interval) to check its significance in relation to postmortem time. Results: There was a significant correlation between myoglobin concentration in blood, liver and parotid gland with Postmortem Interval with p value of &lt; 0.001. The analysis indicated that the combination of blood, liver, and parotid myoglobin concentrations yielded the highest predictive accuracy (r = 0.982). The next best model included liver and parotid myoglobin concentrations (r = 0.980), while the model based solely on liver myoglobin concentration had the lowest predictive accuracy (r = 0.946). Conclusion: The myoglobin concentration in glandular tissues is a helpful parameter to determine PMI. As the postmortem interval increases the myoglobin concentration in the blood, liver and parotid gland also increases.

Comparison of Preoperative and Postoperative Corneal Astigmatism After Phacoemulsification Through A 2.75mm Clear Corneal Temporal Incision

Objective: To compare corneal astigmatism pre and post-operatively after Phacoemulsification through a 2.75mm Clear Corneal Temporal Incision. Study Design: Quasi-Experimental study. Place and Duration of Study: Combined Military Hospital, Kharian Pakistan, from January to May 2023. Patients and Methods: The data of 46 patients of age more than 55 years of either gender with cataract was collected after taking consent. Those patients were excluded from the study with past ocular history of conditions affecting corneal astigmatism. Intra-ocular lens (IOL) with previously determined power was placed following phacoemulsification through 2.75mm temporal incision. Corneal astigmatism was noted pre-operatively, and at 7th and 28th day after surgery and the differences if any were recorded subsequently. Results: Out of 46 patients, 27(58.7%) were females while 19(41.3%) were males aged 61.19+10.66 years on average. Overall variation in astigmatism in the operated patients from pre-op value to 7 and 28 days post op was 0.08+0.42D (p=0.529) and 0.14+0.48D (p=0.351). 95% of patients had a variation of &lt;1.00 D in corneal astigmatism after surgery while &gt;1.00 D variation was found in only 5%. Conclusion: Surgically induced astigmatism is much reduced in patients post-operatively who have undergone phacoemulsification using a temporal clear corneal incision with a 2.75mm keratome.

Dextromethorphan Role on Cough Suppression and Patient Procedure Tolerance in Flexible Bronchoscopy

Objective: To determine the role of Dextromethorphan on cough suppression and patient procedure tolerance in flexible bronchoscopy. Study Design: Quasi-experimental study. Place and Duration of Study: Pulmonology Department, District Head Quarters Hospital, Faisalabad Pakistan, from Oct 2019 to Mar 2020. Methodology: Patients were divided into Group-1 and Group-2. Group-1 was given syrup Dextromethorphan 20miligram one hour before bronchoscopy and Group- 2 was given a placebo one hour before procedure. During procedure, oxygen saturation and blood pressure were recorded continuously by monitor. 10cm Visual analogue scale was used to chart their cough perception where 0 taken as no cough and 10 as incessant cough. Patients recorded their tolerability of procedure after 2 hours on 10cm visual analogue scale. Results: Mean age of whole study population, Group-A and Group-B was 48.80+11.24, 46.63+11.70 and 47.72+11.43 respectively. Females were 25(41.7%) and males were 35(58.3%). Both groups have same mean SpO2 with supplemental oxygen. Four patients had an oxygen saturation below 90% during flexible bronchoscopy in both groups (p-value 0.647). Similar doses of Midazolam were used in the Dextromethorphan and placebo groups (p-value 0.879). The perception of cough by the patient, assistant staff and bronchoscopist in Dextromethorphan group 1 was significantly low (p-value 0.041, 0.0001, 0.037 respectively). Duration of procedure was also significantly lower in Dextromethorphan group p-value 0.0001. Conclusion: Dextromethorphan use in addition to Midazolam and local anesthetic during flexible bronchoscopy results in

Efficacy of JAK-JANUS Kinase Inhibitors as Mono Therapy and in Combination with Methotrexate in Active Rheumatoid Arthritis

Objective: To compare the efficacyof Janus kinase inhibitors as mono therapy and in combination with methotrexate in patients with active rheumatoid arthritis. Study Design: Quasi-experimental study. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Medicine, Combined Military Hospital, Hospital Multan, Pakistan, from Nov 2022 to Oct 2023. Methodology: A total of 1194 patients aging 18 years or above with active rheumatoid arthritis and taking Tofacitinab (5 mg twice daily) were included in this study. In Group-A patients were continued with oral Tofacitinab (5 mg twice daily) while patients in Group-B were added oral methotrexate (15–25 mg per week). The study’s primary outcome was set as the number of patients achieving ACR50 at 6 months of the treatment. Secondary outcomes were the patients achieving ACR70, low disease activity (SDAI ≤11), remission (SDAI ≤3.3) and response of ≥0.22 in HAQ-D index at 6 months follow up. Results: The Mean±SD of age in this study was 51.66±9.36 years. The female gender was 72.61% of total population while males were 27.39%. The results of the primary outcomes of the study show a statistically significant difference between Group-A and Group-B (39.20% Vs 44.72 respectively, p=0.05) proving the combination therapy to be more effective than monotherapy. Among secondary end points, significantly more patients achieved ACR 70 rate, SDAI ≤11 and SDAI ≤3.3 in Group-B compared to Group-A, however, no statistically significant difference was present regarding achieving ≥0.22 response at HAQ-D index. Conclusion: The combination of a JAK inhibitor with methotrexate is more effective in the treatment of

Comparison of Onlay Mesh Repair Vs Sublay Mesh Repair for Ventral Abdominal Hernias: A Focus on Post Op Seroma Formation

Objective: To compare the effectiveness of Onlay mesh repair versus Sublay mesh repair for ventral abdominal hernias in terms of post op seroma formation. Study Design: Quasi-experimental study. Place and Duration of Study: Department of General Surgery, Pak Emirates Military Hospital, Rawalpindi Pakistan, from Feb to Sep 2020. Methodolgy: A total of 140 patients (70 in each group) of ventral abdominal hernia who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria were included in the study. Patients with complicated or recurrent hernias were excluded. Group-A patients underwent Onlay hernioplasty while in group B hernioplasty was performed via Sublay technique. All patients were followed for post op seroma formation till 2 weeks via ultrasonography. Data was analyzed by Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 22. Results: Mean operation time in Group-A was 52.30±6.65 minutes while in Group-B the mean operation time was 85.82±8.26 minutes. Post op seroma formation between the two groups was 18.10% vs 4.65%, which was statistically significant (p=0.023). Conclusion: The occurrence of Post op seroma formation is less in Sublay lay mesh repair as compare to Onlay mesh repair however it requires longer operative time.

Effect of rescue work training in nursing students with a novel device: A quasi-experimental study

AimsThe aim of this study was to analyze the effectiveness of an intervention for the training of nursing students in rescue work of a traumatized patient using the Snaid® device. MethodsA quasi-experimental one group pretest–posttest study was carried out. A total of 107 nursing students participated. Data on self-efficacy, knowledge, ergonomics and skill were collected. The data were analyzed with SPSS version 29 statistical software. ResultsStatistically significant differences were found between mean self-efficacy score and time of measurement (U = 2090.500; Z = -8.377; p < 0.001). Statistically significant differences were also found between the time of measurement and the knowledge score (U = 373.000; Z = -11.966; p < 0.001). Considering the results on ergonomics, it was found that the mean score given after the intervention was 9.37 (SD = 1.02). Regarding intervention time, the mean time was 47.76 s (SD = 4.74). Finally, considering skill, the mean score was 8.78 (SD = 1.23). ConclusionThe results of the present study indicate that participants obtained a high level of self-efficacy, knowledge, skill and ergonomics after training in the rescue work of a patient through the Snaid® device. This device may contribute to improve trauma patient care.

PEERS® for School-Based Professionals via Zoom as a Pre-Employment Transition Service

Previous research has shown that conversational language predicts vocational independence and friendship development. This study investigated the efficacy of the Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills (PEERS®) for School-Based Professionals delivered via Zoom as a pre-employment transition service on the social competence of teens and young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The program was administered weekly by vocational rehabilitation counselors via telehealth. A Quasi-experimental pilot design using pre/post-test analysis was used because all students in the vocational rehabilitation case management telehealth group indicated a desire to participate in the PEERS® training, leaving none available to form a comparison group. Results indicate a decrease in the severity of ASD symptomatology regarding social communication and an increase in conversational skills associated with vocational independence. They were invited to and hosted more get-togethers with peers who shared their interests, a measure of future collegiality. Implications for individuals on the autism spectrum and employment transition service providers are discussed.

The Application of Pragmatic Inference in Teaching Reading Comprehension to Kurdish EFL Students: An Experimental Study

Abstract Reading comprehension is an essential skill in learning a foreign language, and it is one of the most important means for language learners to acquire information. The ability to comprehend any reading text requires interpreting it by making accurate connections between the linguistic representations or literal meaning of words and sentences and their pragmatic outcomes, which enable learners to infer the intended meaning of the text. The present study takes Relevance Theory as the theoretical basis and examines the implementation of pragmatic inference in teaching reading comprehension to EFL university students. This study seeks to explore a) whether the pragmatic inference approach to teaching reading is more effective than the conventional one; b) whether teaching pragmatic inference improves students’ reading proficiency. The study employs a quantitative quasi-experimental design in which a pre-test, post-test, and reading proficiency test were used for the purpose of data collection. The samples were (56) Kurdish EFL second stage students majoring in English at the University of Sulaymaniyah. The students were from two classes: the experimental class and the control class. The two classes were taught using different reading teaching methods within six weeks of experimental teaching. The key findings of the study revealed that there are significant differences between the two groups of the study; the experimental group outperformed those in the control group quite significantly and with tangible improvement in their reading proficiency. The study can be of great significance for teachers and curriculum designers since it draws their attention to this ignored area of study.

Integral Dynamic Model for Training in Wrist Arthroscopy

Abstract Introduction Whereas arthroscopic surgery allows for proper control of the surgical area, minimizes surgical risks, and promotes quick functional and occupational recovery, the complex anatomy makes arthroscopy difficult to perform. Objective We aimed to determine the impact of a hand arthroscopic surgery training model that would impact on the acquisition of skills necessary for hand pathologies treatment. Methods We conducted a quasi-experimental study before and after, involving 16 plastic surgery residents at Fundacioün Universitaria de Ciencias de la Salud, who had completed at least 2 months of the training program. Before the residents began their training, we measured time and assessed each resident's technique in three exercises using the Arthroscopic Surgery Skills Evaluation Tool (ASSET) scale on a wrist arthroscopy training model that evaluates the skills required for this type of surgical technique. After completing the training program, the training effect was measured using the same three exercises. These variables were tested a second time after training for comparison. Results An increase in ASSET scale scores was found; we found a significant improvement in safety, arthroscope use, mastery, bimanual dexterity, and movement fluency (p &lt; 0.03), and an improvement in instrument use and procedure completion was not significant. Conclusion The designed training model allows to acquire and improve skills in hand arthroscopic surgery according to the ASSET scale.

Effects of complex decongestive physical therapy on upper limb circumference and sensory function in post-mastectomy lymph oedema, A quasi-experimental study

The quasi-experimental study was conducted at the Allied Hospital, Faisalabad to investigate the effect of complex decongestive physical therapy on sensory testing in post-mastectomy-related lymphoedema patients. The sample comprised 18 participants enrolled using convenience sampling technique. All the participants received complex decongestive physical therapy during 5 sessions per week for 3 weeks. The intervention comprised manual lymphatic drainage, multi-layered compression bandages, skin care and patient-oriented exercises for breast cancer-related lymphoedema. Upper limb circumference of the subjects was measured, while two-point discrimination test, pressure pain threshold test and tactile localisation test were also conducted. Complex decongestive physical therapy showed a significant difference in pre- and post-intervention values (p&lt;0.05). Complex decongestive physical therapy was found to be effective in improving sensory perceptions, like discrimination, tactile and pain pressure threshold, as well as oedema. Key Words: Compression bandages, Mastectomy, Quality of life, Range of motion, Breast cancer lymphoedema.