The Influence Of Intradialytic Exercise Resistance Band Method On Quality Of Life In Patients Undergoing Reguler Hemodialysis

Abstract

Objective: This research aimed to examine the impact of resistance band exercises conducted during hemodialysis sessions on the quality of life among individuals receiving regular treatment.

Method: The study employed a quasi-experimental design using a one-group pretest-posttest approach. Participants were selected through purposive sampling. Out of a total population of 225 hemodialysis patients, 30 individuals met the inclusion criteria and were enrolled in the study. Eligibility required participants to be over 18 years old, actively undergoing routine hemodialysis, and to possess a functioning arteriovenous (AV) shunt. The intervention consisted of a structured intradialytic resistance exercise program, performed for 30 minutes twice a week over a four-week period. Quality of life was measured using the Kidney Disease Quality of Life Short Form (KDQOL-SF 36). Statistical analysis was conducted using a paired sample T-test to assess changes before and after the intervention.

Results: Findings revealed a positive shift in participants' quality of life scores, increasing from a baseline average of 74.43 ± 6.91 to 76.33 ± 7.47 post-intervention. The Wilcoxon test indicated a statistically significant improvement in quality of life following the exercise program (p < 0.05), suggesting the intervention was beneficial.

Conclusion: The implementation of resistance band exercises during dialysis sessions appears to be an effective strategy to enhance the quality of life in patients undergoing regular hemodialysis. Incorporating such interventions into routine care may offer a non-pharmacological means of supporting patient well-being.