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Asian Pacific Journal of Nursing

Volume 10, Issue 2, 2023
Mcmed International
Asian Pacific Journal of Nursing
Issn
XXX-XXXX (Print), 2349 – 0683 (Online)
Frequency
bi-annual
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Abstract
Title
EFFECT OF FOOT REFLEXOLOGY ON FATIGUE AND RELAXATION AMONG PATIENTS UNDERGOING HEMODIALYSIS
Author
Anushamole TI*, Sr saline SD2, Rohini T
Email
jiya.venus@gmail.com
keyword
Foot reflexology, Fatigue, Relaxation.
Abstract
Chronic renal failure is a progressive deterioration of renal function which leads to interference with the metabolism of body water and electrolytes. While Hemodialysis is a lifesaving procedure, it cannot substitute for a healthy kidney; hemodialysis related fatigue symptoms significantly affect patients’ quality and way of life. The symptoms such as fatigue and decreased relaxation levels can result in many complications such as lower vitality, higher body pain, being tired etc. Objectives: The main objective of the study was to assess the level of fatigue and relaxation experienced by the patients undergoing hemodialysis and to assess the effect of foot reflexology on fatigue and relaxation among patients undergoing hemodialysis. Methodology: A quantitative approach with pre experimental one group pre- test post- test design was adopted for this study. The sample consists of 30 patients undergoing hemodialysis selected by convenient sampling technique. The data was collected by structured questionnaire. Foot reflexology was given to each patient twice in a week for three weeks and each session lasted for 30 minutes. The collected data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: The post- test mean fatigue score (6.23) was lower than the mean pre-test fatigue score (7.46) and the calculated t value is 6.90 (P <0.05). The post -test mean relaxation score (78.73) was higher than the mean pre- test relaxation score (52.23).The calculated t value is 27.62 (P <0.05). The study findings revealed that foot reflexology is effective in reducing fatigue and improving relaxation among patients undergoing hemodialysis.
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