The effect of massage on cramp frequency, cramp severity, and sleep quality of hemodialysis patients: A randomized controlled trial
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Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Ayşe Gül PARLAK Kafkas Üniversitesi, Türkiye
Doç. Dr. Zümrüt AKGÜN ŞAHİN Kafkas Üniversitesi, Türkiye
| Makale Türü | Özgün Makale (SSCI, AHCI, SCI, SCI-Exp dergilerinde yayınlanan tam makale) | ||
| Dergi Adı | HEMODIALYSIS INTERNATIONAL (Q3) | ||
| Dergi ISSN | 1492-7535 Wos Dergi Scopus Dergi | ||
| Dergi Tarandığı Indeksler | SCI-Expanded | ||
| Makale Dili | İngilizce | Basım Tarihi | 10-2024 |
| Cilt / Sayı / Sayfa | 28 / 4 / 405–418 | DOI | 10.1111/hdi.13169 |
| Makale Linki | https://doi.org/10.1111/hdi.13169 | ||
| Özet |
| Introduction Leg muscle cramps and compromised sleep patterns are prevalent issues experienced by individuals undergoing hemodialysis treatment. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of massage therapy on hemodialysis patients experiencing cramping, specifically focusing on the frequency and severity of cramps, as well as the quality of sleep. Methods This research involved 36 hemodialysis patients. The intervention group received intradialytic massage targeting the lower extremities, administered three times a week for a total of six sessions over a 2‐week period. Data collection utilized a Patient Information Form, the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, the Visual Analog Scale, and a Patient Follow‐Up Form. Findings The study revealed a significant reduction in both the frequency and severity of cramps experienced by patients in the intervention group during hemodialysis sessions and at home … |
| Anahtar Kelimeler |
| hemodialysis | massage therapy | muscle cramps | pain | sleep quality |
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