Effects of the Lower Limb Muscle Strength Exercise Program during Hemodialysis on the Leg Strength and Falls Efficacy of Hemodialysis Patients
10.22650/JKCNR.2017.23.3.388
- Author:
Ji Eun PARK
1
;
Hyun Sun HAN
;
Kyung Hee LEE
Author Information
1. RN, Department of Nursing, Korea University Ansan Hospital, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Renal Dialysis;
Exercise Therapy;
Muscle Strength;
Accidental Falls;
Self Efficacy
- MeSH:
Accidental Falls;
Exercise Therapy;
Humans;
Leg;
Lower Extremity;
Muscle Strength;
Renal Dialysis;
Self Efficacy
- From:
Journal of Korean Clinical Nursing Research
2017;23(3):388-397
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to explore the effects of the lower limb muscle strength exercise program during hemodialysis on the leg strength and falls efficacy (fall-related self-efficacy) of hemodialysis patients. METHODS: The study was designed to be a quasi-experimental, nonequivalent control group pre and post test design. A total of 42 patients participated in the study. We applied lower limb muscle strength exercise program to the experimental group in every hemodialysis three times a week for 8 weeks. Data were analyzed using χ² test, fisher's exact test, t-test and repeated measures ANOVA. RESULTS: The mean age was 58 years old (t=−1.54, p=.132), the mean hemodialysis period was 67 months (t=1.949, p=.058) and there was no significant difference of dependent variable (t=1.17, p=.251)(t=−.89, p=.381) between the two groups before the experiment. After the experiment, leg strength was significantly improved in the experimental group compared to that of the control group (F=6.63, p=.004). However, falls efficacy was not significantly different between the experimental group and the control group (F=2.33, p=.104). CONCLUSION: The study results indicated that the lower limb muscle strength exercise program during hemodialysis may improve leg strength and potentially to prevent falls for hemodialysis patients. Further studies are warranted in which larger number of participants and longer duration of intervention are recommended.
