The Effects of Breathing Exercises and Postural Exercises Via Telerehabilitation on Respiratory Parameters, Posture, and Quality of Life in Young Adults With Asthma.
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Breathing Retraining Program
- Conditions
- Asthma
- Sponsor
- Yeditepe University
- Enrollment
- 12
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Mini - Asthma Quality of Life Questionnaire (AQLQ)
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 3 months ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of breathing exercises and postural exercises via telerehabilitation on respiratory parameters, posture, and quality of life in young adults with asthma.
Detailed Description
12 young adult (18-25 years old) individuals diagnosed with asthma participated in our study (all female). All of the participants are University students. Participants included in the study were evaluated with Asthma Control Test, Mini Asthma Quality of Life Questionnaire, International Physical Activity Questionnaire (short form) via Google Forms; Sit to Stand Test, Respiratory Rate per Minute and Oxygen Saturation were assessed at Yeditepe University Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Laboratory both at baseline and at the end of the 5th week. Breathing and postural exercises were given to the participants for the duration of 5 weeks.
Investigators
Elif Develi
Physiotherapist
Yeditepe University
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Voluntary participation in research.
- •Patients in young adults (18-26 years old)
- •Stable asthma.
- •Modified Medical Counsel Research Dyspnea Test (mMRC) is 2 and above
- •To stay consistent with an exercise program.
Exclusion Criteria
- •Being younger than 18 years old.
- •Patients with severe asthma.
- •Modified Medical Counsel Research Dyspnea Test (mMRC) is below 2
Arms & Interventions
Study Group
12 young adults patients diagnosed with asthma.
Intervention: Breathing Retraining Program
Study Group
12 young adults patients diagnosed with asthma.
Intervention: Postural Exerises Program (Stretching and Strengthening Exercises)
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Mini - Asthma Quality of Life Questionnaire (AQLQ)
Time Frame: 5 weeks
It is a test that measures health related quality of life in adults.
New York Posture Scale
Time Frame: 5 weeks
There are 13 body alignment sections to general postural alignment. Includes posterior views of the head, shoulders, spine, hips, feet, and arches, and lateral (left side) views of the chest, shoulders, upper back, torso, abdomen, and lower back. Ratings were given as 5 (correct posture), 3 (minor deviation), or 1 (minor deviation).
International Physical Activity Questionnaire - Short Form (IPAQ-SF)
Time Frame: 5 weeks
It aims to evaluate physical activity across different nations in adults aged 18-65 years.
Oxygen Saturation
Time Frame: 5 weeks
It is important to monitor current oxygen saturation due to the nature of oxygen consumption in the body.
Sit to Stand Test
Time Frame: 5 weeks
Quadriceps muscle endurance will be evaluated with this test.
Asthma Control Test
Time Frame: 5 weeks
It is a questionnaire that consists of 5 topics referring to the daytime and nocturnal symptoms of past 4 weeks which are activity limitation, shortness of breath, awaking due to asthma symptoms, reliever medication and global judgment of asthma.
Respiratory Rate Per Minute
Time Frame: 5 weeks
The normal value of respiratory rate is roughly 12-16 breaths per minute.