Assess the effectiveness of pranayama to increase oxygen saturation among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Abstract

Background and Objectives: In India, COPD ranks fifth in terms of causes of disability. COPD is the umbrella term for a variety of conditions that impact airflow into and out of the lungs, the majority of which occur in those over 45. It is more common among clients who live in urban areas and those who are less affluent. Pollution is causing an increase in the rates of mortality and morbidity. In order to complete their everyday tasks, patients with COPD frequently rely on others. Pharmacological therapy, which temporarily alleviates symptoms but often leads to recurrence, is given additional importance during hospitalization. Methods: A pre-experimental research approach and a pre-test post-test group design were used in the study. Fifty samples were chosen using the purposive sampling technique. The scene was the medical wards of a few Kerala hospitals. The Pranayama Structured Teaching Program was created. Five customers with COPD participated in the pilot study. Data was gathered using the observation and interview schedules. Results: The vast majority Participants in the study were between the ages of 45 and 65 in 50% of cases. Approximately 28% of the study participants were female, while the majority (72%) were male. The majority of the study participants (38%) are literate. Results on the first day of the study showed that the mean pre-test SP02 was 87.72% and the post-test mean SPo2 was 87.84% with a 1% mean difference, while the results on the fifteenth day showed that the pre-test mean SPO2 was 89.16% and the pre-test mean SPO2 was 90.08 with a 0.92 mean difference. The SPO2 levels before and after the tests are compared using the paired