Evaluation of the effect of Benson's relaxation technique on pain and quality of life of haemodialysis patients: A randomized controlled trial |
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Authors: | Masoume Rambod Farkhondeh Sharif Nasrin Pourali-Mohammadi Nilofar Pasyar Forough Rafii |
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Affiliation: | 1. Community Based Psychiatric Care Research Center, Student Research Committee, Department of Medical Surgical, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shiraz University of Medical Science, Shiraz, Iran;2. Community Based Psychiatric Care Research Center, Department of Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Shiraz University of Medical Science and Health Services, Shiraz, Iran;3. School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shiraz University of Medical Science, Shiraz, Iran;4. Department of Medical Surgical, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Shiraz University of Medical Science and Health Services, Shiraz, Iran;5. Center for Nursing Care Research, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran |
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Abstract: | BackgroundHaemodialysis patients may suffer from pain and impairment of quality of life. Some complementary interventions, such as relaxation therapy, might affect the pain and quality of life. The present study aimed to identify the effectiveness of Benson's relaxation technique in relieving pain and improving the quality of life in haemodialysis patients.Study designThe study was a randomized controlled trial.Setting and participantsThe data were collected in two haemodialysis units affiliated to Shiraz University of Medical Sciences. A total of 86 haemodialysis patients were randomly assigned to either the intervention (receiving Benson's relaxation technique) or the control group (routine care) from 2011 to 2012.InterventionThe patients in the intervention groups listened to the audiotape of relaxation technique twice a day each time for 20 min for eight weeks.Measurements and outcomesThe pain numeric rating scale and Ferrans and Powers Quality of Life Index-dialysis version questionnaire were completed at baseline and 8 weeks after the intervention. The data were analyzed using independent t-test and ANCOVA.ResultsThe results of ANCOVA showed a significant difference between the intervention and the control group concerning the mean score of the intensity of pain (F = 6.03, p = 0.01). Moreover, a significant difference was found between the intervention and the control group regarding the total quality of life (F = 10.20, p = 0.002) and health-functioning (F = 8.64, p = 0.004), socioeconomic (F = 12.45, p = 0.001), and family (F = 8.52, p = 0.005) subscales of quality of life.ConclusionThese findings indicated that Benson's relaxation technique might relieve the intensity of pain and improve the quality of life in haemodialysis patients. Thus, Benson's relaxation technique could be used as part of the care practice for relieving the pain intensity and improvement of the quality of life in haemodialysis patients. |
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Keywords: | Haemodialysis Quality of life Relaxation therapy Pain |
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