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- Title
Efficacy of self-designed positive expiratory pressure device on lung function in geriatric population.
- Authors
Purushothaman, Senthil; Kumar, P. G. Mahesh; Jasmine, J. Blessy; Subramanyan, P. V. Harihara; Rasitha, Mary
- Abstract
Introduction: Aged population will be predicted to increase larger than the younger in 2050. Elderly people have more lung issues due to the aging associated with the other environmental factors. Many devices were used to improve lung compliance and thereby enhance the physical function. In this study, we designed the cost-effective and easily available positive expiratory pressure (PEP) device and implemented to the geriatric population to evaluate the lung compliance and peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR). Aim of the Study: The aim of this study is to analyze the effect of self-designed bottle PEP device on lung function in geriatric population. Methods: Using random sampling method, based on inclusion and exclusion criteria, 30 subjects were selected for the study and they were made to undergo the training protocol using a resistance breathing in self-designed PEP device. The PEFR of lung is measured using peak flow meter as the outcome tool. Pre-test PEFR is measured with peak flow meter, and then, clients were instructed to undergo training protocol for 4 weeks every alternative days and post-test values are measured using peak flow meter. Results: The collected data were tabulated and analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. This study showed statistically significant improvement in the lung function (PEFR) in geriatric population (P < 0.001). Conclusion: From this study, the resistance breathing training using self-designed bottle PEP device in geriatric population statistically shown to improve lung function.
- Subjects
EXPIRATORY flow; LUNGS; OLDER people; RESISTANCE training; FLOW meters
- Publication
Drug Invention Today, 2019, Vol 12, Issue 3, p412
- ISSN
0975-7619
- Publication type
Article