Liver Transplantation
Conditions
Keywords
Liver Transplantation, Progressive Relaxation Exercises, Pain, Pain level, Kinesiophobia
Brief summary
Liver transplantation is a treatment method used in acute and chronic liver failure. Progressive Relaxation Exercises, which are non-pharmacological methods aimed at minimizing complications and improving the quality of life after liver transplantation, have been reported to have many benefits such as reducing acute and chronic pain, reducing fatigue and reducing muscle tension. Therefore, in this study, the effects of progressive relaxation exercises on pain and kinesiophobia in liver transplant patients were examined.
Detailed description
Liver transplantation is a common treatment for acute and chronic liver failure, liver malignancy and complicated cirrhosis. Although life expectancy increases after liver transplantation, some undesirable problems such as rejection, cardiovascular risk factors, hypertension, infection and malignancy occur. Preferring non-pharmacological methods to minimise complications and improve quality of life accelerates the return of the individual to normal life. Progressive Relaxation Exercises, one of these methods, can activate the parasympathetic nervous system, blood pressure, heart and respiratory rate can be kept within clinically normal limits due to vasodilatation in the blood vessels in the peripheral area and oxygen requirement is reduced. PGE has been reported to have many benefits such as reducing the effects of anxiety and stress, reducing acute and chronic pain, nausea and vomiting, facilitating sleep, reducing fatigue, reducing respiration, blood pressure, heart rate and muscle tension. Therefore, in this study, the effects of progressive relaxation exercises on pain and kinesiophobia in liver transplant patients were examined.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALProgressive relaxation exercises
The progressive muscle relaxation technique involves suggestive stretching and relaxation in sixteen different muscle groups of the body. This technique is based on tensing each muscle group for approximately 10 seconds and then abruptly releasing this tension.
Sponsors
Gurkan KAPIKIRAN
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Investigator)
Masking description
Participants did not know which group they were in.
Intervention model description
This study was conducted as a randomised controlled study with experimental and control groups.
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Patients over the age of 18 who agreed to participate in the study, * Patients undergoing Liver Transplantation * Patients without a disabling psychiatric disorder
Exclusion criteria
* Patients under the age of 18 who do not agree to participate in the study. * Those who have a psychiatric diagnosis that prevents communication.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Pain Level | up to 24 hours liver transplant (0-1 day | The pain levels of the patients were measured by means of the visual pain scale. \[Time Frame: up to 24 hours post-surgery (0-1 day)\] |
| Tampa Kinesiophobia Scale (TKS) | up to 24 hours liver transplant (0-1 day | The kinesiophobia levels of the patients were evaluated postoperatively and 24 hours after surgery. |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Outcome results
None listed