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Abstract
Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is the most common kind of heart surgery. Good pain control after surgery is important to facilitate overall recovery, improve patient satisfaction, and reduce health care cost. Deep breathing technique is a non-pharmacological way to counteract the negative effects of surgery as reducing pain, and to refocus attention away from uncomfortable events. Aim of the study: To determine the effect of deep breathing technique on severity of pain among postoperative coronary artery bypass graft patients. Research design: A quasi-experimental design was utilized. Setting: The study was conducted in the cardio-thoracic intensive care unit at Fayoum University Hospitals. Methods: A purposive sample of 60 adult patients from both genders who were randomly and alternatively divided into two equal groups study and control (30 patients in each). Tools: data collection tool included: Interview patient’s assessment sheet, patient observational checklist sheet, pain assessment and vital signs. Results: The study revealed that there was a significant difference in decrease of pain severity among study group after implementing the deep breathing technique. Conclusion: the application of deep breathing technique for CABG patients is effective in decreasing severity of pain. Recommendations: Apply the deep breathing technique for each patient undergoing CABG.