Abstract:

This study was conducted in order to determine the effects of diyarragmatic respiratory exercises commonly used in pulmonary rehabilitation in young individuals without any disorders; on the quality of sleep and life, depression and anxiety. Research between April 2018 and May 2018, the University of Bingöl Health Services Professional High School Physiotherapy Program student applied to 45 healthy individuals. Individuals were applied before exercise Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Scale, Beck Depression Reserve, Beck Anxiety Scale and Euro-QOL 5-D Scale, and values were recorded. The individual was subsequently performed a total of eight weeks diyarragmatic breathing exercises, including three sessions a week. At the end of the 8 weeks, the same tests were applied to individuals. The statistical assessment observed a significant improvement in the quality of sleep before and after exercise, depression, anxiety and quality of life (P<0,05). While a significant reduction in respiratory frequency has been statistically observed (P<0,05), no significant reduction in heart rate has been observed. This study aimed at determining the effect of diaphragmatic breathing exercises commonly used in lung rehabilitation on sleep and quality of life, depression and anxiety in young people with no discomfort. The research was conducted on 45 healthy individuals among students of Health Services Vocational School Physiotherapy Program at Bingol University from April 2018 to May 2018. Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Scale, Beck Depression Inventory, Beck Anxiety Inventory and Euro-QOL 5-D Scale were administered to individuals before the exercise and values were recorded.  Next, the individuals were given diaphragmatic breathing exercises included three sessions per week for 8 weeks in total. At the end of 8 weeks, the same tests were applied to the individuals. Statistical evaluation revealed a significant improvement in sleep quality, depression, anxiety and quality of life before and after exercise (P<0.05). A statistically significant decrease in respiratory frequency levels was compared to the pre-administration period, and no significant decrease in heart frequency was. There was a statistically significant decrease in respiratory frequency levels (P <0.05) and no significant reduction in heart rate.

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