Can non-pharmacological interventions improve sleep quality for haemodialysis patients?. (2nd January 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Edley, Ruth
• Is Part Of: Journal of kidney care. Volume 5:Number 1(2020)
• Page Start: 6
• Page End: 12
• Publication Date: 2020-01-02
• Subjects: haemodialysis -- sleep quality -- exercise -- complementary therapy -- cognitive behavioural therapy; Kidneys -- Diseases -- Nursing -- Periodicals; Kidneys -- Diseases -- Treatment -- Periodicals; 616.610231
• DOI: 10.12968/jokc.2020.5.1.6
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2397-9534

Abstract

Abstract : Poor sleep quality is a major issue for haemodialysis (HD) patients, with as many as 80% reporting problems with sleep. Poor sleep has a negative impact on HD patients' mental health, quality of life and day-to-day functioning, along with increasing morbidity and mortality risks. Non-pharmacological interventions have fewer side-effects compared to hypnotic medications and have been shown to be effective in research studies. Ruth Edley examines acupressure, massage, aerobic and non-aerobic exercise and cognitive behavioural therapy. All have been shown in small-scale studies to improve sleep quality in HD patients, although no intervention has been found to improve sleep quality to normal levels. It is recommended that further research using larger, randomised controlled trials is undertaken to increase confidence in the benefits of these interventions.