Diaphragmatic, Pursed Lip, and 4-7-8 Breathing Techniques on Cancer-Related Fatigue- A Correlation & Regression Analysis on Age Groups, Gender, and Cancer Types

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Published: Sep 2, 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.29070/kyys9b31
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Diaphragmatic, Pursed Lip, 4-7-8 Breathing Techniques , Age Groups

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D. J. Tanigaiselvane

PhD Scholar, CMJ University, Jorabat, Meghalaya

Dr. Ravi Shankar Ravi

Dean of Allied Health Science, Capital University, Jharkhand

Dr. Anil Kumar Singh

Specialist Physiotherapist, Ministry of Health

Abstract

Background and Objective: Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) is a prevalent and debilitating symptom among post-chemotherapy patients, impacting psychological well-being, autonomic regulation, and quality of life (QoL). This study evaluates the impact of diaphragmatic, pursed lip, and 4-7-8 breathing exercises on CRF, focusing on correlations across age, gender, and cancer types.


Methods: Post-chemotherapy patients were assigned to Diaphragmatic, Pursed Lip, 4-7-8 breathing, or control groups. Fatigue (BFI), psychological domains (PFS-R), and autonomic function (HRV metrics: SDNN and RMSSD) were assessed. Correlation matrices and regression analyses were used to explore relationships between breathing techniques and demographic factors.


Results: 4-7-8 breathing exhibited the strongest inverse correlation between fatigue and HRV (BFI vs SDNN, r = -0.40). Age (60–70 years) and males showed stronger fatigue reductions compared to other subgroups. Prostate cancer patients recorded the most notable improvement in fatigue and HRV metrics.


Conclusion: Breathing techniques, particularly 4-7-8 breathing, effectively reduce CRF and enhanced autonomic and psychological functioning, with variations across age, gender, and cancer type.

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Vol. 21 No. 2 (2024): Journal of Advances in Science and Technology (JAST)

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