Effect of intelligent interactive projection combined with a three-ball respiratory trainer on shoulder mobility and pulmonary function in post- thoracic surgery patients: an interventional study

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Abstract Objective The study aimed to investigate the impact of combining intelligent interactive projection with a three-ball respiratory trainer on shoulder mobility and pulmonary function in post-thoracic surgery patients. Methods A total of seventy-four patients admitted to the Department of Thoracic Surgery at the First Hospital of Lanzhou University from January 2023 to April 2023 were selected for this intervention study. The control group received conventional nursing care, while the intervention group underwent exercises using the Intelligent Interactive Projection Combined with the Three-Ball Breathing Trainer to improve upper limb function and lung function. After excluding some patients, a total of 70 patients completed the study. The study compared the shoulder joint mobility, lung function, chest tube retention time, and occurrence of subcutaneous emphysema during hospitalization between the two groups. Results The intervention group showed significantly higher mobility in supination, posterior extension, and external rotation compared to the control group (P < 0.05). Conclusion The combination of the intelligent interactive projection system and the three-ball respiratory trainer has been shown to effectively enhance the recovery of patients' upper limb function and lung function. Additionally, this combination provides patients with a more comprehensive nursing intervention, ultimately improving the overall quality of care and facilitating postoperative recovery.