(2025). Effect of Breathing Exercises on Symptoms Intensity and Quality of Life among Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy. The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine, 100(1), 3701-3710. doi: 10.21608/ejhm.2025.448272
. "Effect of Breathing Exercises on Symptoms Intensity and Quality of Life among Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy". The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine, 100, 1, 2025, 3701-3710. doi: 10.21608/ejhm.2025.448272
(2025). 'Effect of Breathing Exercises on Symptoms Intensity and Quality of Life among Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy', The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine, 100(1), pp. 3701-3710. doi: 10.21608/ejhm.2025.448272
Effect of Breathing Exercises on Symptoms Intensity and Quality of Life among Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy. The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine, 2025; 100(1): 3701-3710. doi: 10.21608/ejhm.2025.448272
Effect of Breathing Exercises on Symptoms Intensity and Quality of Life among Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy
Background: Chemotherapy is a common treatment for cancer, yet it often causes adverse side effects that significantly compromise a patient’s health and quality of life. This necessitates the exploration of complementary therapies to mitigate these impacts. This study was based on the premise that non-pharmacological interventions, specifically breathing exercises, could offer a viable adjunctive approach to address chemotherapy-related symptoms and enhance patient well-being. Methods: A quasi-experimental research design was employed at the inpatient chemotherapeutic ward of Ismailia Teaching Oncology Hospital. The study recruited a purposive sample of 60 patients. Three tools were utilized: one for sociodemographic data, the Edmonton Symptom Assessment System to quantify symptom intensity, and the Quality-of-Life Scale to assess patient well-being. The intervention group practiced breathing exercises, while the control group received routine care. Results: The findings revealed a statistically significant reduction in symptom intensity and a notable enhancement in quality of life for the group that participated in the breathing exercise intervention. These positive outcomes were observed following a series of structured sessions. Conclusion: The incorporation of breathing exercises can effectively diminish symptom intensity and enhance the quality of life among cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. This makes breathing exercises a recommended complementary and alternative medicine approach to be utilized alongside conventional medical treatments for chemotherapy-related symptoms.
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