To Assess the Effectiveness of Massage Therapy on Respiratory Status among Toddlers with Lower Respiratory Tract Infection at Selected Hospitals in Rohtak

Abstract

Introduction : Globally, Respiratory infection causes morbidity and mortality in young toddlers. Majority of under-five toddlers were affected with 3 to 8 respiratory illnesses a year, globally 3.9 million deaths occur every year. Methodology : Quantitative research approach. The research design selected for this study was quasi experimental, non equivalent control group pre-test and post-test design. Convenient sampling techniques were use in this study. Setting of the study was Pediatric Hospital. Population was toddlers with lower respiratory tract infection from selected hospitals, at Rohtak. Sample size were 60 toddlers Results : The estimated unpaired 't' value was (7.65*), which is significant at p<0.05. It shows the significant difference in the post-test level of respiratory parameters among toddlers in study group and control group. Conclusions : The paired 't' value was 10.5* which is significant at p < 0.05. From the result of the study, it was concluded that massage therapy was effective on respiratory parameters among toddlers with lower respiratory tract infection.