REFLEXOLOGY AND SLEEP HYGIENE IN HEMODIALYSIS TREATMENT (HD)

THE EFFECT OF REFLEXOLOGY AND SLEEP HYGIENE EDUCATION ON SLEEP QUALITY AND COMFORT LEVEL IN HEMODIALYSIS TREATMENT (HD)

Sleep problems are common in people undergoing dialysis treatment due to kidney failure. Methods other than medication can be used to improve this condition. For example, reflexology, a foot massage technique, and sleep training can be helpful.

This study investigated the effects of reflexology and sleep training on sleep quality and comfort in dialysis patients in Cyprus.

The results showed that both reflexology and sleep training improved patients' sleep and overall comfort. However, reflexology was found to be more effective than the other methods.

Objective:

To improve sleep quality and comfort in dialysis patients.

Method:

Reflexology (foot massage) and sleep training were applied.

Findings:

Both methods improved sleep and comfort.

Conclusion:

Reflexology was found to be more effective than sleep training.

Study Design:

This study was designed as a pre-test-post-test controlled experimental clinical trial.

Objective:

To evaluate the effects of reflexology and sleep hygiene training on sleep quality and comfort level in patients undergoing hemodialysis treatment.

Participants:

Individuals receiving hemodialysis treatment were included in the study.

Interventions:

Reflexology group: Patients received foot reflexology at regular intervals. Sleep hygiene training group: Patients received regular training to improve their sleep habits.

Control group: Routine care was provided.

Inclusion Criteria

• Patients undergoing hemodialysis for at least 6 months
• Voluntary participation in the study
• Aged between 18 and 65 years
• No communication problems
• No active infectious disease

Exclusion Criteria

• Presence of an open foot ulcer
• Suspected fracture or burn in the foot area
• Thrombocytopenia
• Diagnosed deep vein thrombosis 5.Diagnosed peripheral neuropathy