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ArticleEthiopian journal of health sciences2024

Integrated Dialysis Nursing Intervention for Ameliorating Fatigue in Hemodialysis Patients.

S Yogalakshmi, D Sasikala, Santosh Varughese, Vasanthakumari Sundararajan

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Article in Ethiopian journal of health sciences, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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S YogalakshmiTamil Nadu Dr MGR Medical University, Guindy, Chennai.
D SasikalaDepartment of Fundamental Nursing, Tamil Nadu Dr MGR Medical University, Guindy, Chennai.
Santosh VarugheseDepartment of Nephrology, Christian Medical College, Tamil Nadu Dr MGR Medical University, Guindy, Chennai.
Vasanthakumari SundararajanSchool of Nursing and Midwifery, Institute of Health Sciences, Wallaga University, Ethiopia.

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Abstract

Background: Fatigue is a pervasive and debilitating symptom among hemodialysis patients, severely impacting their quality of life and ability to participate in social activities. Dialysis nurses are pivotal in alleviating these effects through physical exercise. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of an integrated dialysis nursing intervention in reducing fatigue among hemodialysis patients. Methods: A quasi-experimental time series design was employed, involving 295 hemodialysis patients (148 in the experimental group and 147 in the control group) selected through consecutive sampling from two dialysis units in Chennai. Baseline fatigue was assessed in both groups. The experimental group received the integrated dialysis nursing intervention, including 15-minute sessions of aerobic exercises three times a week for eight weeks. The control group continued with routine care. Fatigue levels were reassessed at the end of the fourth and eighth weeks. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 20. Results: The study revealed a significant reduction in fatigue scores in the experimental group compared to the control group, with p < 0.001 in post-test I and II. The experimental group showed greater improvement than the control group, with p < 0.05. Conclusions: The integrated dialysis nursing intervention significantly reduced fatigue in hemodialysis patients. Incorporating this approach into routine intradialytic care can enhance fatigue management and improve patients' quality of life.

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FatigueKidney Failure, ChronicRenal DialysisAdultAgedExerciseFemaleHumansIndiaMaleMiddle AgedQuality of LifeAerobic exerciseChronic kidney diseaseDialysisFatigueHemodialysisIntegrated nursing intervention

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PMID39944385
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