Applied nursing research : ANR
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Effect of high-frequency chest wall oscillation versus chest physiotherapy on lung function after lung transplant.
The aim of this study is to compare the effects of chest physiotherapy (CPT) and high-frequency chest wall oscillation (HFCWO) on lung function in lung transplant recipients. ⋯ Preliminary results suggest that lung function (measured by Spo2/FiO2) improves with HFWCO after lung transplantation. Although dyspnea and PEF did not differ significantly between treatment types, HFCWO may be an effective, feasible alternative to CPT.