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The Effect of Breathing Exercise Applied to Intensive Care Nurses on Fatigue and Perceived Stress: A Randomized Controlled Study
Led by Kahramanmaraş İstiklal University · Updated on 2024-12-05
60
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
5 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating the effect of breathing exercises on fatigue and perceived stress in intensive care nurses through a randomized controlled trial. The study tests whether nurses practicing breathing exercises experience lower levels of stress and fatigue compared to those who do not. Nurses working in intensive care for at least six months and willing to participate are included in the study, which aims to better understand how these exercises might impact their well-being. Nurses are randomly assigned to either an intervention group or a control group. The intervention group receives breathing exercise training using the triple breathing technique (full yogic breathing) and 4-7-8 breathing technique. Initially, they learn the exercises face-to-face and practice three days a week with in-person sessions; on other days, they follow daily audio recordings sent via WhatsApp. This exercise routine continues for 30 days. The control group does not receive any breathing exercise intervention during the study but will be introduced to the techniques after the study ends. Participants complete data collection forms before starting, at day 15, and at day 30 using the Piper Fatigue Scale and Perceived Stress Scale to measure fatigue and stress levels. These assessments help track changes over time. The study monitors adherence to the breathing exercises through scheduled face-to-face sessions and audio guidance. The total study duration for each nurse is 30 days, with interim and final follow-ups to evaluate the outcomes.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
The Effect of Breathing Exercise Applied to Intensive Care Nurses on Fatigue and Perceived Stress
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Working in intensive care for at least 6 months
- Volunteering to participate in the research
- Not practicing any complementary therapies during the study, such as breathing exercises, acupuncture, massage therapy, relaxation techniques and yoga, which may be effective on perceived stress and fatigue
You will not qualify if you...
- Having a problem that prevents nasal breathing and prevents breathing exercises
- Being pregnant
- Experiencing physical and mental health problems that prevent communication
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - 30 days
Participants in the intervention group receive face-to-face breathing exercise training three days a week and practice daily with audio recordings on other days. Participants in the control group do not receive any intervention.
Face-to-face practice 3 times per week and daily audio-guided practice
Duration - Up to 30 days
Participants complete interim and final assessments of fatigue and perceived stress on the 15th and 30th day of the study.
2 assessment visits (Day 15 and Day 30)
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Kahramanmaraş Istiklal Universty
Kahramanmaraş, Turkey (Türkiye)
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Research Team
Y
Yasemin SAZAK
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Number of Arms
2
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