This study was conducted to determine the effect of breath exercise on post-operative anxiety level, pain, and nausea-vomiting after general surgery. This was a randomized, controlled experimental study. The sample comprised 149 patients who underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy and hernia (control:73; experimental:76). One day before the operation, the participants in the experimental group were given breathing exercise training, and they were applied 5 times a day for 10 repetitions until the 30th day after the operation.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* 18 years and over,
* Having undergone general surgery with general anaesthesia.
* They do not have physical/mental disabilities,
* Limitations and diseases that would prevent them from breathing exercises (such as the use of drugs that affect breathing and requiring oxygen therapy, etc.)
* Cognitive level scales are suitable for application; Patients with video phones and no communication problems were included in the study.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Postoperative hemodynamic values unstable,
* Developing any complication, such as severe bleeding, nausea, vomiting after surgery,
* Leaving work voluntarily,
* Patients with acute or chronic lung disease were not included in the study.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.