Boomerang Pillows and Respiratory Capacity

Kathryn L. Roberts, Maureen Brittin, Margaret-Ann Cook and June DeClifford
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Kathryn L. Roberts: Northern Territory University, Australia
Maureen Brittin: Royal Darwin Hospital, Australia
Margaret-Ann Cook: Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Australia
June DeClifford: Royal Darwin Hospital, Australia

Clinical Nursing Research, 1994, vol. 3, issue 2, 157-165

Abstract: An experimental study was done to determine whether subjects placed on boomerang pillows would have lower vital capacities than subjects placed on straight pillows after 30 minutes. A sample of 42 subjects took part in the study in a nursing laboratory. A crossover design was used in which subjects were measured in both conditions. The findings indicated that there was no significant difference in the vital capacities of subjects in the two conditions. An associated finding was that the vital capacities were significantly lower in a semi-Fowler's position than in a straight chain It was concluded that boomerang pillows are safe to use for persons without respiratory problems. Further research is needed into the effect of boomerang pillows on persons with respiratory deficits.

Date: 1994
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