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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Jan 2024
Meta AnalysisThe effectiveness of relaxation exercises on fatigue in hemodialysis patients: a meta-analysis study.
- Ayşegül Yıldız İçigen and Emine Erdem.
- Cappadocia University, School of Health Science, Department of Nursing - Nevşehir, Türkiye.
- Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992). 2024 Jan 1; 70 (10): e20240680e20240680.
ObjectiveThis study was conducted to determine the effect of relaxation exercise on fatigue symptoms in hemodialysis patients.MethodsThis is a meta-analysis study. The literature review was carried out by searching studies published between 2011 and 2020. This meta-analysis was recorded on PROSPERO in the National Health Research Institute (Registration no: CRD42022313646).ResultsSeven studies meeting the inclusion criteria were included in the meta-analysis. The effect size of the studies included in the meta-analysis was found to be g=1.232 (p=0.028), which indicated a "huge effect size." The scale used in the subgroup analyses, the application time of the relaxation exercise, and the number of relaxation exercise applications were evaluated, and a significant difference was found at p<0.05.ConclusionRelaxation exercises can be used as an effective method for reducing fatigue in hemodialysis patients.
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