Volume : II, Issue : VI, June - 2013

A Study on the Effect of Position in COPD Patients to Improve Breathing Pattern

Dr. Geeta Singal, Dr. Dipti V. Thakker, Mrs. Suman Deviputra

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From this research study the effect of position in COPD patients to improve eathing pattern could be identified. It is found that 64% of people are preferable in position at 45 o angle with pillow position at 60 o angle within 24% of people and 12% of people is preferable in position at 90 o angle with pillows. In case of severe asthma patient is suggesting the position at 90 o angles with pillows & COPD patient is suggesting the position at 45 o angles with pillows. The client is placed in a fowler’s position to reduce the pulmonary venous congestion and relieve the dyspnea. In this study the objective was to find out the effectiveness of eathing pattern through use of comfort devices while positioning for patient with COPD. Objectives of the study are: 1. To evaluate the effect of position in COPD patients to improve eathing pattern as verbalized by the patient. 2. To find out whether there is any difference in eathing pattern with change of position. 3. To identify the effectiveness of eathing pattern through use of comfort devises while positioning for patient with COPD.

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Dr. Geeta Singal, Dr. Dipti V. Thakker, Mrs. Suman Deviputra A Study on the Effect of Position in COPD Patients to Improve Breathing Pattern International Journal of Scientific Research, Vol : 2, Issue : 6 June 2013

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