Authors :
Chandralekha.C.Sa; R. Mercy Russelin Prabha
Volume/Issue :
Volume 5 - 2020, Issue 11 - November
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Abstract :
Hemodialysis is one of the most widely
accepted treatment modalities in patients with chronic
renal failure. Although Hemodialysis can prolong life it
can lead to several complications. The aim of the present
study was to determine the effect of intradialytic
stretching exercises on fatigue and muscle cramps
among patients undergoing Hemodialysis at NIMS
Hospital, Neyyattinkara, Kerala. The objectives of the
study are to assess the level of fatigue perceived among
clients undergoing Hemodialysis before and after
intradialytic stretching exercise in both experimental
and control group, To assess the frequency and severity
of muscle cramps among clients undergoing
Hemodialysis before and after intradialytic stretching
exercise in both experimental and control group and to
determine the effect of intradialytic stretching exercise
on fatigue and muscle cramps among clients undergoing
hemodialysis in control and experimental group.
Orlando’s Theory of Deliberative Nursing Process was
used as conceptual framework in this study. Quasi
experimental pretest posttest with control group design
was used in this study. The data was collected from 60
samples. Data was analyzed using descriptive and
inferential statistics. The present study reveals that
majority of the clients undergoing Hemodialysis
experience moderate to severe fatigue. Intradialytic
stretching exercises proven to decrease fatigue at the
level of significance (p<0.01). The study also reveals that
there is significant improvement in frequency and
severity of muscle cramps after implementing
intradialytic stretching exercises.
Keywords :
Intradialytic Stretching Exercises; Effect; Fatigue; Muscle Cramps; Hemodialysis Patients
Hemodialysis is one of the most widely
accepted treatment modalities in patients with chronic
renal failure. Although Hemodialysis can prolong life it
can lead to several complications. The aim of the present
study was to determine the effect of intradialytic
stretching exercises on fatigue and muscle cramps
among patients undergoing Hemodialysis at NIMS
Hospital, Neyyattinkara, Kerala. The objectives of the
study are to assess the level of fatigue perceived among
clients undergoing Hemodialysis before and after
intradialytic stretching exercise in both experimental
and control group, To assess the frequency and severity
of muscle cramps among clients undergoing
Hemodialysis before and after intradialytic stretching
exercise in both experimental and control group and to
determine the effect of intradialytic stretching exercise
on fatigue and muscle cramps among clients undergoing
hemodialysis in control and experimental group.
Orlando’s Theory of Deliberative Nursing Process was
used as conceptual framework in this study. Quasi
experimental pretest posttest with control group design
was used in this study. The data was collected from 60
samples. Data was analyzed using descriptive and
inferential statistics. The present study reveals that
majority of the clients undergoing Hemodialysis
experience moderate to severe fatigue. Intradialytic
stretching exercises proven to decrease fatigue at the
level of significance (p<0.01). The study also reveals that
there is significant improvement in frequency and
severity of muscle cramps after implementing
intradialytic stretching exercises.
Keywords :
Intradialytic Stretching Exercises; Effect; Fatigue; Muscle Cramps; Hemodialysis Patients
