An interventional study of acupressure in Fatigue, Comfort and Quality of Life, sponsored by Mersin University. Completed at 1 site in Turkey. Open to participants aged 18 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2024-06-28.
Sponsored by Mersin University · Not applicable, Interventional, and Supportive care
This randomized controlled study evaluates the effect of acupressure application on fatigue, quality of life and comfort in hemodialysis patients. In our research, it is aimed to reduce fatigue, increase the quality of life and comfort level in hemodialysis patients with acupressure applied.
In the study, 60 hemodialysis patients were randomly assigned to the study and control groups. The study group (n=30) Acupressure is formulated according to the standards of the World Health Organization and in a certain order to the points of Stomach 36 (St 36), Gall Bladder 34 point (GB 34), Spleen 6 point (SP 6) and Kidney 1 point (K 1) will be applied. Consideration will be given to the appropriate pressure intensity and duration. Since the reactions of individuals will be different from each other, the stiffness and pressure will be adjusted according to the sensitivity of the individual in order not to cause tissue damage. Pressures will be applied manually by a single practitioner. Considering the anatomical area where the point is located, the most suitable thumb, index and/or middle finger will be used for application to the relevant point. Successive compressions will be applied at a frequency that does not disturb the patient, does not cause pain, and has a calming effect. Considering the studies done, a person will be given acupressure three times a week for four weeks. No intervention will be made to the control group (n=30). In order to avoid ethical problems both groups will be given an informative training on acupressure and fatigue, increase the quality of life and comfort level in hemodialysis patients at the end of the study. The primary outcome of the study is the effect of acupuncture on fatigue in hemodialysis patients. The secondary result of the study is the effect of acupuncture on quality of life and comfort level in hemodialysis patients.
The results will be collected before the acupressure and in the 4th week of the last intervention.
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Acupressure will be formulated according to the standards of the World Health Organization and applied to the determined points in a certain order. Since the reactions of individuals will be different from each other, the stiffness and pressure will be adjusted according to the sensitivity of the individual in order not to cause tissue damage. Pressures will be applied manually by a single practitioner. A total of 8 points with parallel points will be studied, with four points in each lower extremity. There will be a total of 12 minutes of pressure on 8 points, with an average of 90 seconds on each point, and approximately 10-15 seconds of warming and preparatory scrubbing before pressing on the area where the points are located. Considering the studies done, a person will be given acupressure three times a week for four weeks.
Other: acupressure
No intervention will be made to the control group only the data will be collected at the same time as the study group.
Acupressure will be formulated according to the standards of the World Health Organization and applied to the determined points in a certain order. Since the reactions of individuals will be different from each other, the stiffness and pressure will be adjusted according to the sensitivity of the individual in order not to cause tissue damage. Pressures will be applied manually by a single practitioner. A total of 8 points with parallel points will be studied, with four points in each lower extremity. There will be a total of 12 minutes of pressure on 8 points, with an average of 90 seconds on each point, and approximately 10-15 seconds of warming and preparatory scrubbing before pressing on the area where the points are located. Considering the studies done, a person will be given acupressure three times a week for four weeks.
Fatigue to be evaluated using the Piper Fatigue Scale
The total score obtained from the scale varies between 0 and 10 and as the score increases, the fatigue experienced by the individuals increases.
Time frame: Change from before implementation and 4th week of practice
Life Quality to be evaluated using Kidney Disease and Quality of Life Short Form (KDQOL-SF 1.3)
Scores on each dimension range from 0 to 100, with higher scores reflecting better health related quality of life.
Time frame: Change from before implementation and 4th week of practice
Comfort to be evaluated using Hemodialysis Comfort Scale
The score that can be obtained from the scale varies between 9 and 45. There is an inverse item in the scale.
Time frame: Change from before implementation and 4th week of practice
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Plan to share: No — Individual participant data will not be used outside of this research.
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