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Dissertation Chapters | Nursing | India | Volume 12 Issue 1, January 2023

A Study to Evaluate Efficacy of Pranayama on Respiratory Status of the Rice Mill Workers in the Selected Rice Mill Area in Burdwan West Bengal

Chandrani Mukherjee

Abstract: A quasi experimental study designed to evaluate the efficacy of Pranayama on respiratory status of the rice mill workers in terms of FVC, FEV1, FEV1/FVC, FEF 25% - 75%, PEFR. The Objectives of the study was to evaluate the efficacy of Pranayama exercises and to assess the relationship between the improvement of respiratory status and the demographic variables. The conceptual framework was based on Nursing Process. Simple random sampling technique was adopted in the study; a semi structured interview schedule was prepared for recording the data for demographic variables. Pranayama exercises were selected by the Head, Department of Physical Education, Jadavpur University. The data were collected through a computerized Spirometer Halious 401, RMS made. The finding of the study revealed that there was no significant improvement in FVC and PEFR, but there was significant improvement in FEV1 [t value 3.61 at df (45), p<0.05], FEV1/FVC [t value 3.23 at df (45), p<0.05] and FEF 25% - 75% [t value 4.43 at df (45), p<0.05]. Chi square test for association with the improvement of respiratory status and the demographic variables was not significant. Based on the study findings, the recommendation was made for replication of the study on a large sample with greater duration of time.

Keywords: Pranayama, Respiratory status, Rice mill workers

Edition: Volume 12 Issue 1, January 2023,

Pages: 770 - 773