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Effect of Incentive Spirometry Exercise on Perceived Stress in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients: A
Noor Nasir Rajpoot1, Noman Sadiq2, Quang Dai La3
1Department of Medicine Mekran Medical College Turbat Pakistan.
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|April 20, 2026
Summary
Incentive spirometry (IS) significantly reduced perceived stress in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients. This non-pharmacological approach offers psychological benefits for COPD rehabilitation.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonary Medicine
- Psychological Health
- Rehabilitation
Background:
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) significantly impacts patients' quality of life due to physical and psychosocial limitations.
- Breathing exercises like incentive spirometry (IS) are known to improve physical outcomes in COPD.
- The effect of IS on perceived stress in COPD patients remains less understood.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the effectiveness of incentive spirometry (IS) in reducing perceived stress among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
- To explore the potential psychological benefits of IS as a non-pharmacological intervention for COPD management.
Main Methods:
- A quasi-experimental pretest-posttest study involving 100 participants diagnosed with grade 0-2 COPD.
- Participants were allocated to either an exercise group (receiving IS intervention) or a control group.
- Perceived stress was measured using a questionnaire at baseline and after an 8-week IS intervention period.
Main Results:
- No significant difference in baseline perceived stress scores between the IS and control groups.
- A statistically significant decrease in perceived stress scores was observed in the IS group after 8 weeks (p < 0.05).
- The control group exhibited no significant changes in perceived stress scores throughout the study period (p > 0.05).
Conclusions:
- Incentive spirometry (IS) is a reliable non-pharmacological intervention for alleviating perceived stress in COPD patients.
- IS demonstrates potential as a valuable component of COPD rehabilitation programs, offering both physical and psychological advantages.
- The findings support the integration of IS into comprehensive COPD care to enhance patient well-being.
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