INSPIRA: study protocol for a randomized-controlled trial about the effect of spirometry-assisted preoperative inspiratory muscle training on postoperative complications in abdominal surgery

Abstract Background Rehabilitation strategies after abdominal surgery enhance recovery and improve outcome. A cornerstone of rehabilitation is respiratory physiotherapy with inspiratory muscle training to enhance pulmonary function. Pre-habilitation is the process of enhancing functional capacity be...

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Main Authors: D. L. Birrer, C. Kuemmerli, A. Obwegeser, M. Liebi, S. von Felten, K. Pettersson, K. Horisberger
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-06-01
Series:Trials
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-022-06254-4