The Effectiveness of the Jamboxx Respiratory Therapy Device: Study 3
Atelectases, Postoperative Pulmonary
About this trial
This is an interventional prevention trial for Atelectases, Postoperative Pulmonary focused on measuring respiratory therapy, videogaming therapy, incentive spirometry, atelectases
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Post-op patients with elective upper abdominal surgery including but not limited to: bariatric surgery, cholecystectomy, and bowel surgery
Exclusion Criteria:
- Patients who go directly to the ICU from the PACU post-surgery.
- Patients with visual impairments that make it difficult to understand written instructions
- Patients with hearing impairments that make it difficult to understand verbal instructions
- Patients who already receive supplemental oxygen therapy at home
Sites / Locations
- Albany Medical Center
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
Active Comparator
Active Comparator
Experimental
Group 1
Group 2
Group 3
These study patients will receive a study information/authorization sheet about the study prior to surgery during their pre-operative clinic visit. This subgroup will be provided postoperatively with a digital incentive spirometer connected to a tablet interface. This tablet device uses a digital interface to mimic the look and function of the standard issue incentive spirometer. Subjects in this group will receive current standard of care with routine surgical and RN encouragement to use the spirometer. The tablet will monitor and record spirometer device utilization.
These study patients will be consented by members of the research team prior to surgery at their pre-operative clinic visit. The patient will receive RT or RN education preoperatively as to the importance of incentive spirometry in prevention of post-operative respiratory complications. This subgroup will be provided with a digital incentive spirometer connected to a tablet interface. This tablet device uses a digital interface to mimic the look and function of the standard issue incentive spirometer, and will set a spirometry goal while collecting usage and pulmonary function data. Subjects in this group will also receive daily intensive education from a study team member during the postoperative time up until 72 hours or until discharge.
These study patients will be consented by a member of the research team prior to surgery at their pre-operative clinic visit. The patients will receive RT or RN education preoperatively as to the importance of incentive spirometry in prevention of post-operative respiratory complications. This subgroup will be provided with both intensive education reinforcement and the Jamboxx Respiratory Therapy Device that also includes multiple gaming programs. The games are meant to encourage incentive spirometry and are programmed to progress in accordance with the patient's personal increasing capacity. Subjects in this group will also receive daily intensive education from a study team member during the postoperative time up until 72 hours or until discharge.