The Effect of Breathing Exercise on Fatigue and Stress in Patients with Coronary Artery Diseases: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Abstract

Complementary and alternative medicine methods, when used in addition to medical treatments, increase the physical and mental well-being of patients. This study was planned to examine the effects of breathing exercises, which are a complementary and alternative medicine method, on the stress and fatigue levels of patients with coronary artery disease. The study was planned as a randomized, controlled, and experimental study. A patient identification form, the Perceived Stress Scale, and the Piper Fatigue Scale were used in data collection. In the experimental group, the rate of phase 1-3 hypertension fell to 8.4% in the second monitoring from 30.0% (p<0.05).