A scoping review of definitions, signs, symptoms, and measures of non-pathological breathing abnormalities
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Gassner, Michael
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Degree
Master of Osteopathy
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Unitec Institute of Technology
Date
2021
Supervisors
Moran, Robert
Kleinbaum, Andre
Kleinbaum, Andre
Type
Masters Thesis
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Keyword
breathing dysfunction
hyperventilation syndrome
vocal cord disorder
exercise induced bronchoconstriction
bronchoconstriction
sighing dyspnoea
habit cough
abnormal breathing pattern disorders
scoping reviews
osteopathic medicine
hyperventilation syndrome
vocal cord disorder
exercise induced bronchoconstriction
bronchoconstriction
sighing dyspnoea
habit cough
abnormal breathing pattern disorders
scoping reviews
osteopathic medicine
ANZSRC Field of Research Code (2020)
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Gassner, M. (2021). A scoping review of definitions, signs, symptoms, and measures of non-pathological breathing abnormalities. (Unpublished document submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Osteopathy). Unitec Institute of Technology, New Zealand. https://hdl.handle.net/10652/5765
Abstract
RESEARCH QUESTION AND AIM
What are the types of NPBAs and how are they defined, diagnosed and measured? There were six types of NPBAs identified: dysfunctional breathing, hyperventilation syndrome, vocal cord disorder, exercise induced bronchoconstriction, sighing dyspnoea and habit cough.
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND Non-pathological breathing abnormalities are of varied interest to multiple health disciplines. Dysfunctional breathing is but one related phenomenon that has emerged from research published by these disciplines. Although methods of diagnosing and treating dysfunctional breathing have been in effect, there has been no consensus of its definition. The same can be said of other breathing abnormalities which are non-pathological.
OBJECTIVES
1. To identify the types of available indexed evidence in the field of non-pathological breathing abnormalities
2. To clarify what non-pathological breathing abnormalities are as a key concept (i.e. record available definitions in the literature and synthesise how frequent these definitions are used)
3. To identify key characteristics or factors related to non-pathological breathing abnormalities (i.e. record both suggested signs, symptoms and measures in the literature and synthesise their frequency)
4. To identify and analyse gaps related to terminology, classification, diagnostics, epidemiology, aetiology, treatment and management in the knowledge base
METHOD
A scoping review was undertaken. A novel framework was created to achieve the objectives of this research. Search involved ten online databases with no date or geographical restrictions.
RESULTS
Eighty-four articles (63 peer reviewed; 21 grey literature) were selected for inclusion. Six non-pathological breathing abnormalities were discovered: dysfunctional breathing, hyperventilation syndrome, vocal cord disorder, exercise induced bronchoconstriction, sighing dyspnoea and habit cough. There were some close associations related to each abnormality discovered too. Multiple definitions, signs and symptoms, and measures relevant to each non-pathological breathing abnormality were recorded and synthesised. A visual map shows the types of literature published and the deficits that exist.
CONCLUSION
Either more research is required to better classify each non-pathological abnormality, or implementation of the Delphi technique to better define dysfunctional breathing and hyperventilation syndrome. Future research could build upon this existing scoping review framework to carry out a systematic review.
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