PENERAPAN LATIHAN PERNAPASAN BUTEYKO DALAM ASUHAN KEPERAWATAN PASIEN DEWASA DENGAN GANGGUAN RESPIRASI DI CHARITAS HOSPITAL PALEMBANG

Background: Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a
chronic respiratory problem with a high prevalence and has a significant impact
on patients' quality of life. One of the main problems in both of these conditions is
ineffective breathing patterns due to chronic hyperventilation. Buteyko's breathing
technique is an effective nonpharmacological intervention to reduce
hyperventilation, improve ventilation efficiency, and improve respiratory
symptoms.
Objective: To describe the application of Buteyko breathing exercises in the
nursing care of adult patients with respiratory disorders at Charitas Hospital
Palembang.
Methods: Case studies with a nursing care approach include assessment,
diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The main intervention was
in the form of Buteyko breathing exercises as evidence-based practice (EBP).
Conclusion: The application of the Buteyko breathing exercise has been proven to
help reduce the level of dyspnea in patients. The respiratory rate (RR) in all three
patients decreased from a range of 24–28 breaths per minute to a more controlled
level approaching normal values. The MMRC scale in the three patients
decreased from scale 3 to scale 1. Respiratory disorders and signs of airway
obstruction such as wheezing and ineffective cough also improved. In addition,
patients’ tolerance after physical activity improved, along with an increased
ability to perform daily activities. This intervention is easy to apply, does not
require any equipment, and is effective as an adjunct therapy in the management
of both asthma and COPD.
Suggestion: Nurses are advised to integrate Buteyko breathing exercises into
routine nursing care for patients with respiratory system disorders to improve
clinical outcomes and patient quality of life.