AI-Guided Breathing and Arm Exercises to Reduce Pain and Fatigue After Open Heart Surgery

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating the impact of artificial intelligence AI-assisted respiratory training on fatigue, pain, and breathing function in patients after open heart surgery. This randomized controlled study focuses on patients who have undergone procedures such as sternotomy and cardiopulmonary bypass, which can affect lung function and cause postoperative pain and fatigue. The study aims to compare the effects of different breathing and arm exercises guided by AI-generated instructional videos. Participants are randomly assigned to one of three groups the Rhythmic Breathing group, the Range of Motion-Deep Breathing ROM-DB group, or a Control group receiving standard care. Those in the Rhythmic Breathing group perform a 3x3x3 breathing exercise inhale, hold, exhale for 3 seconds each five times once daily for three days. The ROM-DB group performs upper limb range of motion exercises synchronized with deep breathing, also once daily for three days. The Control group receives routine care with standard breathing exercises and an incentive spirometer. Throughout the three-day intervention, participants are monitored for changes in respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, heart rate, pain, fatigue, dyspnea, and chest tube drainage volume. Measurements are taken at baseline and before and five minutes after each daily exercise session. The study is conducted under double-blind conditions to assess the supportive care benefits of the AI-assisted exercises for recovery after open heart surgery.

Effect of AI-Assisted Respiratory Training on Pain, Fatigue and Respiratory Parameters in Patients After Open Heart Surgery