This study was planned as a randomized controlled clinical trial to determine the effect of 4-7-8 breathing technique on shoulder pain and pulmonary function tests after laporoscopic cholecystectomy. A sample of 96 patients will be randomly assigned to the study and control groups. The study group will be administered the 4-7-8 breathing technique after LK, while the control group will be given routine care of the ward. Shoulder pain and pulmonary function tests will be measured in the first 24 hours and at discharge. The data obtained will be analyzed by appropriate statistical methods.
Undergoing elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy,
Admitted to the clinic at least 2 hours before the surgical procedure,
Open to communication and cooperation,
Written and verbal permission to participate in the study was obtained,
Undergoing emergency laparoscopic cholecystectomy,
Open cholecystectomy,
Not admitted to the clinic at least 2 hours before the surgical procedure,
Not open to communication and cooperation,
Mustafa Kemal University
Lead sponsor
Mersin University
Collaborator