Many patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) struggle with recovery, including issues like low oxygen levels, breathlessness, and limited independence. Physical activity training after surgery can help improve recovery and prevent complications. This study tested the effect of a prescribed Step-Up Exercise Program (PSEP) on the functional recovery of 160 CABG patients. The results showed significant improvements in oxygen levels, breathlessness, and independence in the PSEP group compared to the control group. The study supports the use of PSEP to enhance recovery after CABG surgery. The advancement to knowledge in this research is the demonstration that the Prescribed Step-Up Exercise Program (PSEP) significantly improves functional recovery, oxygen saturation, and reduces shortness of breath in patients recovering from Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) surgery, offering a targeted rehabilitation approach for post-operative care.
Keywords: Coronary artery bypass grafting, Prescribed step-up program, Functional Status & Post-operative
How to cite this article: Sudhakar M, Dhakshinamoorthy S, Gnanarani J, Juliet J, Raja R, Suja T, Muthuram G.; Effectiveness of prescribed step-up PSEP program upon functional status among patients undergoing CABG surgery at selected hospitals, Chennai...Int J Drug Deliv Technol. 2026;16(1s): 518-523; DOI: 10.25258/ijddt.16. 518-523