RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06642376

The Effect of Breathing Exercise Applied to Intensive Care Nurses on Fatigue and Perceived Stress

The Effect of Breathing Exercise Applied to Intensive Care Nurses on Fatigue and Perceived Stress: A Randomized Controlled Study

Sponsor

Kahramanmaraş İstiklal University

Enrollment

60 participants

Start Date

Oct 21, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Breathing Exercises Critical Care Nursing

Summary

The aim of this randomized controlled trial was to investigate the effect of breathing exercise on fatigue and stress in intensive care nurses. Hypotheses of the study; H11: The level of perceived stress in nurses practicing breathing exercise is lower than the nurses in the control group. H12: The level of fatigue is lower in nurses practicing breathing exercise compared to nurses in the control group. Data will be collected in the intervention and control groups with a pre-test data collection form before the intervention. Patients in the intervention group will be given breathing exercises, while patients in the control group will not receive any intervention. In the second week, interim follow-up data will be collected with the data collection form. At the end of the study; data will be collected from the intervention and control groups with post-test data collection forms.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Inclusion Criteria3

Working in intensive care for at least 6 months
Volunteering to participate in the research
Not practicing any complementary therapies during the study, such as breathing exercises, acupuncture, massage therapy, relaxation techniques and yoga, which may be effective on perceived stress and fatigue