The effects of diaphragmatic breathing training on the quality of life and clinical symptoms of patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease: A randomized controlled trial
Amin Hosseini , Seyed Afshin Shorofi , Alun C. Jackson , Mohsen Fooladzadeh Dehghan , Amirhossein Salmanpour , Zana Sadeghi , Shima Haghani , Fatemeh Bahramnezhad
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Abstract
Background and purpose
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) has an adverse impact on the quality of life of affected individuals. Diaphragmatic breathing training (DBT) my be effective in GERD, but research on the benefits of this complementary therapy for affected patients is scarce. This study was therefore intended to examine the effects of DBT on the quality of life and clinical symptoms of patients with GERD.
Materials and methods
This is a randomized controlled trial with two-parallel groups. The experimental group (n = 47) received four weeks of DBT sessions plus treatment-as-usual, while the control group (n = 49) maintained treatment-as-usual only. The outcome variables were measured using the Reflux Disease Questionnaire and GERD-Quality of Life questionnaire. The questionnaires were completed before and after the intervention.
Results
The mean scores of symptom frequency (p < 0.001), symptom severity (p < 0.001) and quality of life (p = 0.001) decreased significantly after the intervention in the two groups. The results also showed that the difference between before and after intervention for mean scores of symptom frequency (p = 0.006), symptom severity (p = 0.001) and quality of life (p = 0.004) was significant in the experimental group compared to the control group. Furthermore, no statistically significant difference in patients' satisfaction with their condition was found between the two groups before (p = 0.698) and after (p = 0.124) the intervention.
Conclusion
Diaphragmatic breathing training can alleviate symptoms and improve quality of life in patients with GERD.
期刊介绍：
Advances in Integrative Medicine (AIMED) is an international peer-reviewed, evidence-based research and review journal that is multi-disciplinary within the fields of Integrative and Complementary Medicine. The journal focuses on rigorous quantitative and qualitative research including systematic reviews, clinical trials and surveys, whilst also welcoming medical hypotheses and clinically-relevant articles and case studies disclosing practical learning tools for the consulting practitioner. By promoting research and practice excellence in the field, and cross collaboration between relevant practitioner groups and associations, the journal aims to advance the practice of IM, identify areas for future research, and improve patient health outcomes. International networking is encouraged through clinical innovation, the establishment of best practice and by providing opportunities for cooperation between organisations and communities.
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