Comparison of the Effectiveness of Intradialytic Core Stabilization and Aerobic Exercise in Hemodialysis Patients

Comparison of the Effectiveness of Intradialytic Core Stabilization and Aerobic Exercise in Hemodialysis Patients

Purpose: To examine the effects of core stabilization and aerobic exercises on dialysis adequacy, functionality level, and quality of life in hemodialysis (HD) patients. The secondary aim of the study is to compare the effectiveness of intradialytic core stabilization and aerobic exercises in HD patients.

Materials and Methods: Patients who received hemodialysis treatment for 4 hours, 3 days a week were planned to be included in this randomized controlled study. Patients participating in the study will be randomly divided into 2 groups. Grup 1 was planned to be given core stabilization exercises during hemodialysis three times a week for eight weeks; Group 2 was planned to be given aerobic exercise during hemodialysis three times a week for eight weeks. It aimed to evaluate the patients in the weeks before the start of the treatment and the week after the end of the treatment. Personal information form for evaluation, dialysis adequacy, quality of life questionnaire-kidney disease quality of life-36, piper fatigue scale, hospital anxiety and depression scale (hads), Pittsburgh sleep scale, five times sit and stand test, 10 m walking test , tinetti balance and walking test, and 2-minute step test were planned to be used.

Inclusion Criteria:

• To receive HD treatment for a minimum of 6 months, for 4 hours per day, three days per week
• Being 18 years or older
• A score of 3 and/or below in the Sarcopenia Screening Test (SARC-F)

Exclusion Criteria:

• Having a history of myocardial infarction in the last 3 months
• Having angina pectoris, arrhythmia, or uncontrolled hypertension
• Having communication and/or cognitive issues that prevent them from meeting the requirements of the tests
• Becoming pregnant or going through infertility treatment
• Having a psychiatric diagnosis