Pranayama, Exercise, Anxiety, Death, Sleep
Conditions
Keywords
pranayama, Exercise, Anxiety, Death, Sleep
Brief summary
Objective: This randomized controlled experimental study aimed to investigate the effects of pranayama exercises on vital signs, anxiety, fear of death, and sleep quality in patients who have experienced an acute myocardial infarction. Materials and Methods: The study sample consisted of 80 patients diagnosed with acute myocardial infarction who were hospitalized in the Coronary Intensive Care Unit of Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty Hospital The patients were randomly assigned to either the experimental (n=40) or control group (n=40) using a computer-based randomization method. Data collection tools included the Personal Information Form, Beck Anxiety Inventory, Death Anxiety Scale, and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index.
Detailed description
Objective: This randomized controlled experimental study aimed to investigate the effects of pranayama exercises on vital signs, anxiety, fear of death, and sleep quality in patients who have experienced an acute myocardial infarction. Materials and Methods: The study sample consisted of 80 patients diagnosed with acute myocardial infarction who were hospitalized in the Coronary Intensive Care Unit of Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty Hospital between June and November 2024. The patients were randomly assigned to either the experimental (n=40) or control group (n=40) using a computer-based randomization method. Data collection tools included the Personal Information Form, Beck Anxiety Inventory, Death Anxiety Scale, and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALPranayama exercise
The people in the pranayama experimental group were first informed about the practice (At the deepest point of the breath, the left nostril is closed with the index finger of the right hand and exhaled through the right nostril. When it reaches the deepest point, close the nostril with the thumb and exhale through the left nostril. At least 3 more rounds are continued in this way. one Pranayama session (approximately 30 minutes). The people in the experimental group were taught pranayama exercises during the application and were given a brochure with written instructions on home application and were info
BEHAVIORALnormal breathing
normal breathing 20 breath per min
Sponsors
Istanbul Medeniyet University
Study design
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
FACTORIAL
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)
Intervention model description
Assuming a power of 80% and an α risk of. 05, a sample size of 75 was determined to be appropriate. Considering the possibility of missing data, the study initially included 80 participants in both the experimental and control groups. A computer-based random number generator was used for group assignment, and allocation concealment was ensured by using sealed envelopes containing random numbers opened by a separate researcher. The study was completed with 40 participants in the experimental group and 40 in the control group, due to some participants withdrawing.
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
Voluntary participation in the study Age ≥18 years Diagnosed with AMI Cognitive ability to perform pranayama exercises Ability to comprehend and respond to survey questions No communication impairments
Exclusion criteria
* having respiratory diseases * low saturation \<95
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Beck Anxiety Inventory | up to 4 weeks | It is a Likert-type scale consisting of 21 items and scored between 0-3. According to scale scoring; 8 points: No anxiety, 8-15 points: Mild anxiety, 16-25 points: Moderate anxiety, 26-63 points: Determined as severe anxiety decrease the15 points |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Outcome results
None listed