An interventional study of stress ball in Hemodialysis, sponsored by Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University. Completed at 1 site in Turkey. Open to participants aged 18 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2025-02-19.
Sponsored by Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University · Not applicable, Interventional, and Supportive care
This study was conducted to determine the impact of stress ball use on stress, sleep quality, and comfort levels in hemodialysis patients.
The study population consisted of patients undergoing hemodialysis treatment in the hemodialysis unit of a training and research hospital located in western Türkiye between February 19, 2024, and April 19, 2024 (N=90). The study sample included a total of 60 patients (30 in the experimental group and 30 in the control group), selected through randomization from those who met the research criteria and agreed to participate. During the study, two patients from the experimental group and one patient from the control group were excluded from the study due to health issues that prevented them from using the stress ball. The study was conducted with a total of 57 patients (28 in the experimental group and 29 in the control group).
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Exclusion Criteria:
the stress ball intervention was initiated. Before starting, the researcher provided instructions and demonstrations on how to use the stress ball, allowing then the patients to practice. The stress ball intervention was administered during the second hour of the hemodialysis session when patients were most comfortable. Patients were instructed to squeeze the stress ball once, counting internally as "1-2-3" with each squeeze. The stress ball intervention was administered three times weekly during hemodialysis sessions for 15 minutes each session, totaling 12 sessions for a period of four weeks. Throughout the intervention, patients were observed by the same researcher.
Other: stress ball
No intervention will be made to the contro group, only data will be collected at the same time as the study group.
the stress ball intervention was initiated. Before starting, the researcher provided instructions and demonstrations on how to use the stress ball, allowing then the patients to practice. The stress ball intervention was administered during the second hour of the hemodialysis session when patients were most comfortable. Patients were instructed to squeeze the stress ball once, counting internally as "1-2-3" with each squeeze. The stress ball intervention was administered three times weekly during hemodialysis sessions for 15 minutes each session, totaling 12 sessions for a period of four weeks. Throughout the intervention, patients were observed by the same researcher.
Stress evaluated using the Perceived Stress Scale
The obtainable total score from the scale ranges from 0 to 56, with higher scores indicating a greater perception of stress
Time frame: Change from before implementation and 4th week of practice
Sleep quality ewaluated the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index
The sum of the scores from these seven components yields the total PSQI score, which ranges from 0 to 21. Individuals with a total score of 5 or lower are classified as having 'good" sleep quality, while those with a score above 5 are classified as having "poor" sleep quality.
Time frame: Change from before implementation and 4th week of practice
Comfort evaluated using Hemodialysis Comfort Scale Version II
The total score obtained from the scale ranges from 26 to 130, with higher scores indicating greater comfort levels.
Time frame: Change from before implementation and 4th week of practice
Plan to share: Yes — All information about the study can be shared
Supporting information: Study protocol, Icf
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