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The Effect of Slow Deep Breathing Relaxation Exercise on Pain and Anxiety Levels During and Post-Chest Tube Removal
Ahmad Lutfi Abu Sabiha1, Basma Salameh, Sameer A Alkubati
1Author Affiliations: Men's Surgical Ward, Rafidia Hospital, Palestinian Ministry of Health, Nablus, Palestine (Mr Abu Sabiha); Faculty of Nursing, Arab American University, Jenin, Palestine (Dr Salameh); Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, College of Nursing, University of Hail, Hail, Saudi Arabia (Dr Alkubati); Faculty of Medicine, Medical Intern, Ain Shams University Hospitals, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt (Dr Salameh).
Abstract:
Chest tube removal after coronary artery bypass graft is frequently reported by patients as stressful and painful, highlighting the need for effective nonpharmacological interventions. Slow deep breathing relaxation exercises (SDBREs) may serve as a simple nursing strategy to reduce discomfort. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the effect of SDBRE on pain and anxiety during and after chest tube removal following coronary artery bypass grafting in Nablus hospitals. An experimental design was used with 80 patients recruited from 2 hospitals. Participants were randomly assigned to either an intervention group (n = 40) that practiced SDBRE or a control group (n = 40) that received standard care. Data were collected through a self-administered questionnaire, the Numeric Pain Scale, and the Visual Anxiety Scale. Data collection occurred from March to October 2024. The intervention group reported significantly lower pain scores during removal (M: 5.325 vs 7.125, P < .001) and after removal (P < .001). Anxiety scores were significantly lower both during and after removal (P < .001). Pain correlated with duration, with more complex operations and prolonged chest tube insertion linked to higher scores. SDBRE significantly reduced pain and anxiety during and after chest tube removal, supporting its integration into routine postoperative nursing care.
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