COPD. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: Prone position for one hour daily for five consecutive days. Intervention 2: Control group: semi-sitting position at home once a day for one hour over five consecu
Sponsors
Jahrom University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 60 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Being able to perform the intervention Not having pressure ulcers on the shoulders, knees and face Not having symptoms of increased intracranial pressure Having no contraindications for the prone position, e.g., severe obesity, hemodynamic instability, unstable pelvic/long bone fractures, open abdominal wounds and increased intracranial pressure
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Suffering from mental or cognitive disorders Having progressive neuromuscular disorders Having decreased level of consciousness Having unstable fractures Having deep vein thrombosis (to minimize the risk of pulmonary embolism in the prone position) Having mean arterial pressure below 65 mmHg with or without taking vasopressors Undergoing tracheal surgery or sternotomy within the past 15 days
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Cardiac parameters (heart rate, systolic and diastolic blood pressure). Timepoint: Before and immediately after intervention. Method of measurement: Radial pulse or monitor - mercury sphygmomanometer.;Respiratory parameters (oxygen pressure and venous CO2 - arterial oxygen saturation percentage). Timepoint: Before and immediately after intervention. Method of measurement: Blood samples, venous blood gases - pulse oximetry. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactMahdi karimyar jahromi
Jahrom University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed