Contemporary Nursing

Objective Observation and analysis of the clinical effect and application value of implementing vibration sputum drainage nursing for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Methods A retrospective study was conducted to select 60 patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who were admitted to the hospital (sample size: 60 cases; sample inclusion time: May 2022 to May 2023). They were randomly divided into two groups based on ball touching, control and experimental, with a consistent number of observed cases. Implement routine care and vibration sputum discharge care separately. Collect and analyze nursing outcomes. Results Compared with the control group (conventional nursing), the experimental group (vibration sputum nursing) had a shorter time for symptom disappearance (cough disappearance time/lung rale disappearance time/sputum disappearance time/wheezing disappearance time), a higher quality of life score (role function/emotional function/cognitive function/social function/physical function), a higher lung function index (FEV1/FEV1/FVC/FEV1 ratio), and a longer walking distance within 6 minutes. The difference was statistically significant (P<0.05). Conclusion Vibration sputum drainage nursing can effectively reduce the time for symptom relief in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, promote lung function improvement, promote recovery, and improve quality of life, with high application value.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; Vibration expectorant care; Clinical effects