Effect of Intradialytic Leg Stretching Exercise on Fatigue among Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis
Abstract: Background: Haemodialysis is a physically stressful procedure and most of the patients will have fatigue. As the number of dialysis increases, there is an increased risk of muscle wasting, and increased fatigue levels. Providing exercises during hemodialysis may increase waste removal and thereby reducing fatigue. Aim: The study was aimed to evaluate the effect of intradialytic leg stretching exercise on fatigue among patients undergoing hemodialysis in selected multi speciality hospital in Kozhikode district. Materials and Methods: Two groups pretest- posttest design was used in this study. Data were collected from 106 samples. Pre and post-test were done by using the FACIT fatigue scale. Intradialytic leg stretching exercise was given to the experimental group one hour after the initiation of hemodialysis for 10 times in each limb for 3 weeks. After completion of 6 interventions, a post-test was done. Results: Data was analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings revealed 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
Keywords: Hemodialysis, fatigue, intradialytic leg stretching exercise
How to Cite?: Dhivya David V., Vinny Vargheese, "Effect of Intradialytic Leg Stretching Exercise on Fatigue among Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis", Volume 14 Issue 3, March 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 667-669, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR25312105043, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR25312105043