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  • Title: A literature review on breathing retraining as a self-management strategy operationalized through Rosswurm and Larrabee's evidence-based practice model.
    Author: Facchiano L, Hoffman Snyder C, Núñez DE.
    Journal: J Am Acad Nurse Pract; 2011 Aug; 23(8):421-6. PubMed ID: 21790835.
    Abstract:
    PURPOSE: The purpose of this article is to critically appraise and synthesize the literature on breathing retraining as a self-management strategy for individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) guided by Rosswurm and Larrabee's evidence-based practice model. DATA SOURCES: Scientific literature review, grey literature review, and hand searching. CONCLUSIONS: An exhaustive review of the literature revealed evidence that regularly practiced pursed lip breathing is an effective self-management strategy for individuals with COPD to improve their dyspnea. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE: It is expected that implementation of this non-pharmacological self-management intervention will improve perception of dyspnea, functional performance, and self-efficacy in individuals with COPD.
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