Abstract:
Background: COPD is a chronic obstructive disease that causes breathing resistance,
resulting in an increase in respiratory frequency. To reduce shortness of breath in COPD
patients, independent nursing interventions can be carried out, one of which is providing
a combination of Active Cycle of Breathing Technique (ACBT) techniques. In addition
to loosening and relieving the respiratory tract.
Purpose: this study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of Active Cycle of Breathing
Technique (ACBT) and effective coughing in reducing respiratory rate among patients
with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
Methods: using a pre-experimental design with a one-group pretest-posttest approach,
30 COPD patients from Dr. Wahidin Sudirohusodo Regional General Hospital were
recruited via purposive sampling technique obtained as many as 30 people. Data
collection techniques in this study were carried out by observing the value of respiratory
rate before and after giving ACBT and effective cough. Data analysis using paired Ttest.
Results:
the results showed a significant decrease in respiratory rate after the
intervention (mean pre-test: 24.97, post-test: 22.97; p < 0.001). These findings suggest
that ACBT combined with effective coughing is an effective nursing intervention to
manage respiratory symptoms in COPD patients.
Conclusion: the conclusion is that there is an effect of the combination of Active Cycle
of Breathing Technique (ACBT) and Effective Coughing on changes in repiratory rate
in COPD patients.
