Preliminary study of an exercise programme for reducing fatigue and improving sleep among long-term haemodialysis patients
Singapore medical journal
; : 476-482, 2014.
Article
in English
| WPRIM (Western Pacific)
| ID: wpr-244802
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ABSTRACT
<p><b>INTRODUCTION</b>Fatigue and quality of sleep are the main factors that contribute to a poor quality of life among patients on long-term haemodialysis. Studies have also emphasised the importance of exercise for improving the wellbeing of dialysis patients. This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of a predialysis low-to-moderate-intensity exercise programme for reducing fatigue and improving sleep disorders among long-term haemodialysis patients.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>In this quasi-experimental study, an exercise programme was conducted three times a week for 12 weeks before long-term haemodialysis patients underwent dialysis at two centres. The patients were categorised into either the exercise group (n = 28) or control group (n = 27). The latter was asked to maintain their current lifestyles. Assessments of fatigue and sleep disorder levels were performed for both groups using self-reported questionnaires at baseline and after intervention. The patients' perception of the exercise programme was also determined using self-reported questionnaires.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Paired sample t-test indicated improvements in fatigue level in the exercise group (mean fatigue score post-treatment 40.5 ± 7.9 vs. pre-treatment 30.0 ± 10.9). Improvements in sleep disorders were also observed in the exercise group (mean score post-treatment 7.6 ± 3.3 vs. pre-treatment 10.1 ± 3.8). However, sleep quality deteriorated in the control group (mean score post-treatment 10.7 ± 2.9 vs. pre-treatment 9.3 ± 2.9).</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>Simple low-to-moderate-intensity exercise is effective for improving fatigue, sleep disorders and the overall quality of life among haemodialysis patients.</p>
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Physiology
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Psychology
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Quality of Life
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Sleep
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Sleep Wake Disorders
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Therapeutics
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Exercise
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Surveys and Questionnaires
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Renal Dialysis
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Treatment Outcome
Aspects:
Patient-preference
Limits:
Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Singapore medical journal
Year:
2014
Document type:
Article