Myofascial release in patients during the early postoperative period after revascularisation of coronary arteries

Effectiveness of Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment on Hemodynamic and Pulmonary Response in Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Patients: A Meta-Analysis

In the realm of cardiovascular care, the quest for innovative and holistic approaches to enhance patient outcomes persists. This study analyzes osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) and its potential impact on pain intensity, length of hospitalization, respiratory function, and hemodynamic response in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). OMT, with its emphasis on physical manipulation of the body's muscles and tissues, presents a potential treatment beyond the realms of conventional post-operative care. Google Scholar was used to identify four relevant articles for further review. RevMan 5.4 was utilized for meta-analytic evaluation in order to produce forest plots with associated standardized mean difference (SMD), confidence interval (CI), and heterogeneity (I²). Output from collection and analysis revealed statistically significant decreases in negatively viewed outcomes, including length of stay (SMD 0.39; 95% CI -0.02,-0.76; I² ≤ 0%) and pain control (SMD 1.67; 95% CI -1.34,-0.67; I² ≤ 94%). Parameters for respiratory function and hemodynamic response, including vital capacity (SMD 0.91; 95% CI 0.57,1.24; I² ≤ 96%) and maximal aerobic capacity (SMD 0.50; 95% CI 0.19, 0.82; I² ≤ 0%), showed a statistically significant increase. These findings suggest the incorporation of OMT as a viable adjunct for postoperative management in CABG patients, yielding favorable reductions in adverse outcomes such as length of hospitalization and pain. Moreover, it has demonstrated enhancement in maximal aerobic and vital capacity. This study suggests that the addition of osteopathic management to post-bypass standards can ultimately prevent certain morbidities associated with this specific patient population.

Barriers and Facilitators to Delivering Inpatient Cardiac Rehabilitation: A Scoping Review

Objective

The purpose of this scoping review was to summarize the literature on barriers and facilitators that influence the provision and uptake of inpatient cardiac rehabilitation (ICR).

Methods

A literature search was conducted using PsycINFO, MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL and AgeLine. Studies were included if they were published in English after the year 2000 and focused on adults who were receiving some form of ICR (eg, exercise counselling and training, education for heart-healthy living). For studies meeting inclusion criteria, descriptive data on authors, year, study design, and intervention type were extracted.

Results

The literature search resulted in a total of 44,331 publications, of which 229 studies met inclusion criteria. ICR programs vary drastically and often focus on promoting physical exercises and patient education. Barriers and facilitators were categorized through patient, provider and system level factors. Individual characteristics and provider knowledge and efficacy were categorized as both barriers and facilitators to ICR delivery and uptake. Team functioning, lack of resources, program coordination, and inconsistencies in evaluation acted as key barriers to ICR delivery and uptake. Key facilitators that influence ICR implementation and engagement include accreditation and professional associations and patient and family-centred practices.

Conclusion

ICR programs can be highly effective at improving health outcomes for those living with CVDs. Our review identified several patient, provider, and system-level considerations that act as barriers and facilitators to ICR delivery and uptake. Future research should explore how to encourage health promotion knowledge amongst ICR staff and patients.

Impact of educational programme on patient's health outcomes following open heart surgeries

BACKGROUND

Postcardiac surgery, numerous factors have been shown to predict postoperative harm of QoL, such as age, female sex, history of hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, education level, marital status, and also psychological factors such as the presence of mood disorders. So, the essential key to self-management is behavioural change, which is necessary to improve the quality of life of patients and Health outcomes.

AIM

The aim of this study is to evaluate the impact of the education programme on patients' health outcomes following open heart surgeries.

PATIENTS AND METHODS

Quasi-experimental research design carried out in intensive care for open heart surgery in Suez Canal university hospitals at Ismailia Governate on all available both sex patients performing open heart surgery for 6-month period (60) using the following four tools: the first tool for patient's risk stratification model Euro Scale sheet; the second tool New York Heart Association scale for assessing functional abilities; the third tool for health outcomes sheet for assessing patient's quality of life and health status; and the fourth tool for assessing Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale.

RESULTS

There was no significant difference found in the patient's vital signs before and after the educational programme. On the other hand, there was no statistically significant difference between overall quality of life and socio-demographic characteristics before and after the educational programme.

CONCLUSION

This study concluded that the educational programme has a positive effect on patients' quality of life in patients' educational programme; improve patient's health status as indicated by improved patient outcomes.

RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE

The most important finding was the value of the educational training programme to address the needs of open heart surgery patients, indicating that after heart surgery, patient education by training can be helpful in self-care, and nurses can use a programme containing preparatory information to enhance results, alleviate patients problems, and improve the quality of life in patients with CABG.

The Influence of Soft Tissue Therapy on Respiratory Efficiency and Chest Mobility of Women Suffering from Breast Cancer

The aim of the following paper was to determine the influence of soft tissue therapy on respiratory efficiency and chest mobility of women suffering from breast cancer. This study was a controlled, randomized trial. Tests were carried out in a group of patients (n = 49) who were hospitalized in the Province Polyclinic Hospital, Konin, Poland. In the study group, irrespective of the standard physical therapy program, an additional therapy program was run. The program consisted of applying specific techniques of soft tissue treatment. All patients in each term were subject to pulmonary function tests, chest mobility, and pain assessment. Statistical analysis of the obtained results of spirometry and chest mobility assessment has revealed no differences in the analyzed parameters between the examined groups in the period of joint therapeutic treatment. In the period between the third examination and the end of the 11-month-rehabilitation treatment, statistically significant differences were observed in the analyzed spirometry parameters; however, there was no difference in the parameters describing airflow in small airways (maximal expiratory flow at 50% (MEF50), peak expiratory flow (PEF) between individual groups during consecutive examinations in the course of diversified therapeutic treatment. Chest mobility assessment of the patients, performed during diversified therapeutic treatment, revealed statistically significant differences between the groups. However, there was no difference between the examined groups as far as pain sensation is concerned. Enhancing the regular rehabilitation program by including additional therapeutic methods, which are based on myofascial release and post-isometric relaxation techniques, had beneficial effects regarding respiratory system efficiency.