Teach-back method for breathing exercises after surgery
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a teaching method called 'teach-back' helps people better learn and perform breathing exercises and use a spirometer after abdominal surgery. You might benefit if you are having abdominal surgery and need to do these exercises after your operation.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You are scheduled for abdominal surgery with general anesthesia
- You will need to do breathing exercises and use a spirometer after surgery
- Your hospital stay after surgery is expected to be more than 3 days
- You can read, write, and communicate clearly, and you are willing to participate
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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