Introduction: Incidence data indicates that 17% to 88% of patients may experience decreased lung volume after surgery. Post-operative care aims to manage patients after surgery to prevent complications such as atelectasis and infection. An incentive spirometer is commonly included in perioperative respiratory therapy strategies to help prevent or address these complications and enhance lung function. Utilizing an incentive spirometer starting on the first postoperative day can effectively address the issue of decreased lung volume. Aim: The main aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of incentive spirometry exercise on respiratory status of postoperative abdominal surgeries patients. Objectives of the study: (1)To assess pre and post respiratory status of postoperative abdominal surgeries patients.(2)To evaluate the effectiveness of spirometry exercise on respiratory status of postoperative abdominal surgeries patients.(3)To assess the relationship between the pre-respiratory status score and the chosen socio-demographic variables of patients. Material and Method: The researcher carried out the study using a quantitative approach and a pre-experimental design with a one-group pre-test and post-test format, involving 60 patients selected through convenient sampling. The study was conducted on postoperative patients at PGIMS Rohtak. Socio demographic variable and observation performance scale were used to evaluate the effect of incentive spirometry exercise on respiratory status of postoperative abdominal surgeries patient. Result: On day 1, only 3% of the patients performed moderately adequate while 84% were inadequate and 13% were not able to perform. On day 5, 50% were moderately adequate,35% were adequate performance while15%still had inadequate in performance. Conclusion: The study showed that incentive spirometry is effective in enhancing pulmonary function in post-operative patients, which also improves blood circulation and speeds up the recovery of surgical wounds. Nurses in post-operative units should consistently motivate patients to use the spirometer regularly.
Keywords: Incentive spirometry, Incentive spirometry exercise, respiratory status, postoperative abdominal surgery patients, lung volume.

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Introduction: Incidence data indicates that 17% to 88% of patients may experience decreased lung volume after surgery. Post-operative care aims to manage patients after surgery to prevent complications such as atelectasis and infection. An incentive spirometer is commonly included in perioperative respiratory therapy strategies to help prevent or address these complications and enhance lung function. Utilizing an incentive spirometer starting on the first postoperative day can effectively address the issue of decreased lung volume. Aim: The main aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of incentive spirometry exercise on respiratory status of postoperative abdominal surgeries patients. Objectives of the study: (1)To assess pre and post respiratory status of postoperative abdominal surgeries patients.(2)To evaluate the effectiveness of spirometry exercise on respiratory status of postoperative abdominal surgeries patients.(3)To assess the relationship between the pre-respiratory status score and the chosen socio-demographic variables of patients. Material and Method: The researcher carried out the study using a quantitative approach and a pre-experimental design with a one-group pre-test and post-test format, involving 60 patients selected through convenient sampling. The study was conducted on postoperative patients at PGIMS Rohtak. Socio demographic variable and observation performance scale were used to evaluate the effect of incentive spirometry exercise on respiratory status of postoperative abdominal surgeries patient. Result: On day 1, only 3% of the patients performed moderately adequate while 84% were inadequate and 13% were not able to perform. On day 5, 50% were moderately adequate,35% were adequate performance while15%still had inadequate in performance. Conclusion: The study showed that incentive spirometry is effective in enhancing pulmonary function in post-operative patients, which also improves blood circulation and speeds up the recovery of surgical wounds. Nurses in post-operative units should consistently motivate patients to use the spirometer regularly.
Keywords: Incentive spirometry, Incentive spirometry exercise, respiratory status, postoperative abdominal surgery patients, lung volume.

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