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International Journal of Advance Research in Medical Surgical Nursing

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International Journal of Advance Research in Medical Surgical Nursing
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2024, Vol. 6, Issue 2, Part A

Effectiveness of intradialytic leg ergometry exercise for improving quality of life and fatigue among hemodialysis patients

Ghada Nasser Hathal Alqahtani, Faten Fawaz Khalil Alnezi, Fatma Hassan Saeed Alrefaei, Ebtesam Obilik Ateya Alanazi, Ashwaq Matar Muberk Almrzooq, Renad Ahmed Al Tahsi Alzahrani, Shahad Saeed Mohammed Aldosari, Hissah Sameer Saroor Bin Mohaimeed, Nseem Mohamed Alameen Ahmad Alshanqeti and Shaimaa Allam

Background: Hemodialysis patients often face fatigue and reduced quality of life (QoL), affecting their overall well-being. Intradialytic leg ergometry exercise could help mitigate these effects, improve health-related QoL, and manage chronic diseases.
Aim: This study aims to evaluate the impact of intradialytic leg ergometry exercise on improving fatigue and QoL among hemodialysis patients.
Method: A mixed clinical observational and questionnaire-based study was utilized. This study was conducted in a dialysis unit in King Fahd Medical City. A purposive sample of 60 hemodialysis patients was enrolled in the current study and divided into study and control groups. Tool: Three tools were used for data collection: Tool I: General demographic data; Tool II: The Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy - Fatigue Scale (FACIT Fatigue); and finally, Tool III: QoL questionnaire.
Results: The results indicate that the intervention may be effective in improving several health-related QoL indicators. The study groups' total score, t = 6.956 p = <0.001* post-intervention, was statistically significant. Higher energy levels, improved daily functioning, and improved mental and physical well-being were all noted by the participants. The findings also show a significant improvement in the study group's level of fatigue following the intervention; the group's percentage of fatigue changed from 100% severe to 100% better, with highly significant differences 2= 49.091* (p< 0.001*) between the study group and the control group.
Conclusion: This study offers proof that intradialytic leg ergometry training helps hemodialysis patients feel less fatigued and live a better QoL. The results imply that regular dialysis sessions with intradialytic leg ergometry exercise can be a beneficial supplementary therapy for improving the general health of hemodialysis patients.
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International Journal of Advance Research in Medical Surgical Nursing
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Ghada Nasser Hathal Alqahtani, Faten Fawaz Khalil Alnezi, Fatma Hassan Saeed Alrefaei, Ebtesam Obilik Ateya Alanazi, Ashwaq Matar Muberk Almrzooq, Renad Ahmed Al Tahsi Alzahrani, Shahad Saeed Mohammed Aldosari, Hissah Sameer Saroor Bin Mohaimeed, Nseem Mohamed Alameen Ahmad Alshanqeti, Shaimaa Allam. Effectiveness of intradialytic leg ergometry exercise for improving quality of life and fatigue among hemodialysis patients. Int J Adv Res Med Surg Nurs 2024;6(2):42-51. DOI: 10.33545/surgicalnursing.2024.v6.i2a.193
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