Can 'Teach-Back' training help patients breathe better after surgery?
NCT ID NCT07350616
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a special teaching method called '5T Teach-Back' helps patients learn breathing exercises and use a spirometer (a device that measures how well you breathe) before abdominal surgery. The goal is to see if this method improves patients' knowledge, skills, and breathing after surgery compared to standard verbal instructions. 76 adults will take part, and their results will be measured before and after surgery.
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Active substance
5T Teach-Back education method
What this could lead to
If effective, this method could become a standard way to teach patients breathing exercises before surgery, potentially reducing lung complications.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study (76 people) testing an educational approach, not a drug or device. Results may not apply to all patients or hospitals.
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