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07 February 2023 : Clinical Research  

A Prospective Study of 73 Patients to Compare Forward Head Angle, Forward Shoulder Angle, Maximal Inspiratory Pressure, and Self-Reported Breathing-Related Symptoms Before and After Open-Heart Surgery

Bussakorn Thanasarn12BCEF, Wittawat Pibul3BEF, Chitima Kulchanarat4BE, Dusarkorn Piathip5BE, Kornanong Yuenyongchaiwat16ACDEFG*

DOI: 10.12659/MSMBR.938802

Med Sci Monit Basic Res 2023; 29:e938802

Table 3 Regression analysis predicting inspiratory muscle strength in patients after open-heart surgery (n=73).

Non-standardized coefficients (B)Standardized Coefficients (β)tp-value95% Confidence interval for B
PO_SEBQ (scores)−0.722−0.289−2.607.011−1.274 to −0.170
PO_FHA (degrees)0.5040.2322.099.0390.025 to 0.983
PO_SEBQ – Postoperative the Self-Evaluation of Breathing Questionnaire; PO_FHA – postoperative forward head angle.

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Medical Science Monitor Basic Research eISSN: 2325-4416
Medical Science Monitor Basic Research eISSN: 2325-4416