Research Article

Comparison of Game-Based Breathing Exercise and Traditional Pursed Lip Breathing Exercise in Young Adults

Volume: 11 Number: 3 September 30, 2025
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Comparison of Game-Based Breathing Exercise and Traditional Pursed Lip Breathing Exercise in Young Adults

Abstract

Objective: The study explores the potential of game-based breathing exercises in improving respiratory functions, compared to traditional methods like pursed lip breathing. Pulmonary rehabilitation, widely acknowledged for its short-term benefits on conditions like dyspnea, exercise capacity, and quality of life, incorporates breathing exercises to enhance respiratory capacity and reduce the workload on the lungs. These exercises, including diaphragmatic breathing, are also effective in alleviating anxiety, improving pain thresholds, and lowering heart and respiratory rates. Methods: The research involved 40 participants aged 18-24, divided into two groups: a game-based exercise group and a traditional breathing group. Participants in the game-based group used the Breathing+ application, performing three 6-minute bouts per session with 2-minute rest intervals, twice a week for four weeks. The traditional group followed similar intervals with diaphragmatic and pursed lip breathing exercises. Data on respiratory rate, chest circumference, and heart rate were collected before and after the intervention, and statistical analyses compared the two groups. Results: The game-based group demonstrated significant improvements in respiratory rate and chest circumference compared to the traditional group. While both groups showed reductions in heart rate and respiratory rate, the game-based group achieved superior outcomes in enhancing chest wall mobility and reducing respiratory rate. Conclusion: Game-based breathing exercises are effective in improving respiratory functions, offering a motivating and engaging alternative to traditional methods. These findings suggest that game-based applications could play a significant role in respiratory rehabilitation.

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Supporting Institution

The game-based breathing exercise device used in this research is supported by TUBITAK 2209a 2023/2.

Ethical Statement

The study received approval from the Ethics Committee of Sakarya University of Applied Science Ethics Commite, under the reference number E-26428519-050.99-123590. It was conducted in accordance with the principles set forth in the Declaration of Helsinki. Participants provided their signed consent by completing the form approved by the Ethics Committee.

Thanks

In this study, Nihal Şule Yalçın's Game-based breathing exercise device was used.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Rehabilitation

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

September 30, 2025

Submission Date

March 16, 2025

Acceptance Date

July 30, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 11 Number: 3

APA
Keskin, C. (2025). Comparison of Game-Based Breathing Exercise and Traditional Pursed Lip Breathing Exercise in Young Adults. Kocaeli Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi, 11(3), 109-113. https://doi.org/10.30934/kusbed.1658296
AMA
1.Keskin C. Comparison of Game-Based Breathing Exercise and Traditional Pursed Lip Breathing Exercise in Young Adults. KOU Sag Bil Derg. 2025;11(3):109-113. doi:10.30934/kusbed.1658296
Chicago
Keskin, Cansu. 2025. “Comparison of Game-Based Breathing Exercise and Traditional Pursed Lip Breathing Exercise in Young Adults”. Kocaeli Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi 11 (3): 109-13. https://doi.org/10.30934/kusbed.1658296.
EndNote
Keskin C (September 1, 2025) Comparison of Game-Based Breathing Exercise and Traditional Pursed Lip Breathing Exercise in Young Adults. Kocaeli Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi 11 3 109–113.
IEEE
[1]C. Keskin, “Comparison of Game-Based Breathing Exercise and Traditional Pursed Lip Breathing Exercise in Young Adults”, KOU Sag Bil Derg, vol. 11, no. 3, pp. 109–113, Sept. 2025, doi: 10.30934/kusbed.1658296.
ISNAD
Keskin, Cansu. “Comparison of Game-Based Breathing Exercise and Traditional Pursed Lip Breathing Exercise in Young Adults”. Kocaeli Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi 11/3 (September 1, 2025): 109-113. https://doi.org/10.30934/kusbed.1658296.
JAMA
1.Keskin C. Comparison of Game-Based Breathing Exercise and Traditional Pursed Lip Breathing Exercise in Young Adults. KOU Sag Bil Derg. 2025;11:109–113.
MLA
Keskin, Cansu. “Comparison of Game-Based Breathing Exercise and Traditional Pursed Lip Breathing Exercise in Young Adults”. Kocaeli Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi, vol. 11, no. 3, Sept. 2025, pp. 109-13, doi:10.30934/kusbed.1658296.
Vancouver
1.Cansu Keskin. Comparison of Game-Based Breathing Exercise and Traditional Pursed Lip Breathing Exercise in Young Adults. KOU Sag Bil Derg. 2025 Sep. 1;11(3):109-13. doi:10.30934/kusbed.1658296