EFFECT OF STRESS BALL ON COMFORT AND ANXIETY IN HEMODIALYSIS PATIENTS: RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL
EFFECT OF STRESS BALL ON COMFORT AND ANXIETY IN HEMODIALYSIS PATIENTS: RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL
In this study, it was aimed to determine the anxiety levels and comfort levels of the patients using stress ball in patients receiving hemodialysis treatment.
This study was conducted as a randomized controlled trial. The universe of the study consisted of 156 patients receiving HD treatment at a special hemodialysis center. The study was completed with a total of 63 patients, including 31 people in the intervention group and 32 people in the control group, who met the criteria for inclusion in the study between 27.02.2023 and 27.03.2023.
The individual demonstration form was used to collect data, the Visual Analog scale (VAS) for stress level and the hemodialysis comfort scale.
Procedures administered to intervention groups:
Patients will be given written and oral consent by explaining the purpose of the study. Patients with fistula and non-grafted arms will be asked to fill out data collection forms at the first interview. Patients will then be asked to squeeze the stress ball 15 minutes before the start of hemodialysis treatment and for 15 minutes during hemodialysis treatment. This treatment will be performed during the 9 (nine) hemodialysis treatment. After the last session, data collection forms will be filled out again.
Use of stress Ball
1) Place a stress ball in one hand (which hand will be left to the patients' wishes.) 2.Squeeze the ball in your hand for 2-3 seconds after receiving it and then loosen it.
3.Perform this application for a total of 30 minutes before and during hemodialysis treatment.
Procedures administered to control groups:
No intervention will be given to the control group other than standard treatment. Data collection forms will be completed before the first dialysis session and after the ninth session.
Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria: