Renal failure.
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: The patients of acupressure group are massaged at PC6 or Nei Guan points, GV 20 and ST36 (both legs) in total (9 points) by the thumb pulp of the therapist's hand and at the beginning
Sponsors
Birjand University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Dialysis at least 2 times a week and each time for 3-4 hours Dialysis treatment for at least 6 months willingness to cooperate in the study no use of sedatives such as benzodiazepines Hearing ability and speech No limb amputation or wound at the place of massage No contraindications to acupressure Age at least 18 years
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Hospitalization of the patient during intervention Suffering from hemodynamic complications in most dialysis sessions The occurrence of a severe stressful event, such as the death of a first-degree relative Travel or death of the patient Unwillingness to continue cooperation in the study Performing kidney transplant or peritoneal dialysis during research
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Reducing the level of anxiety. Timepoint: Before the start of the intervention, after the end of the intervention and one month after the end of the intervention. Method of measurement: Spielberger anxiety questionnaire. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Reducing the fatigue level of hemodialysis patients. Timepoint: Before and after the intervention. Method of measurement: Paper fatigue questionnaire. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactToktam Soleimani
Birjand University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed