Postdialysis Fatigue and Comfort Levels of Patients Receiving Hemodialysis Treatment

Authors : Özlem Özdemir

Pages : 356-365

Doi:10.46413/boneyusbad.1439000

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Publication Date : 2024-08-22

Article Type : Research

Abstract :Aim: In this study aimed to determine postdialysis fatigue and comfort levels in patients receiving hemodialysis treatment and the factors affecting them. Material and Method: The study is a descriptive and cross-sectional research. It was completed with 112 patients receiving regular hemodialysis treatment. Patient Evaluation Form, Postdialysis Fatigue Scale and Hemodialysis Comfort Scale were used to collect data. Results: The mean score of the Postdialysis Fatigue Scale was 35.73 ± 11.80. The mean score of the Hemodialysis Comfort Scale was 24.57 ± 8.91. There was a negative correlation between the Postdialysis Fatigue Scale score and the Hemodialysis Comfort Scale score of the patients (r=-0.558, p=0.000). The results of the multiple regression analysis were significant predictors of the presence of complaints between two dialysis, postdialysis blood pressure levels and postdialysis fatigue level of comfort levels (p<0.05). Conclusion: Postdialysis fatigue and comfort level were above average. Postdialysis fatigue negatively affects the comfort of patients. While the presence of symptoms in patients between two dialysis sessions decreased comfort, the decrease in blood pressure after dialysis increased the comfort level. Postdialysis fatigue and comfort should be routinely evaluated in patients receiving hemodialysis treatment by nurses. Postdialysis fatigue should not be underestimated.
Keywords : Hemodiyaliz, Konfor, Diyaliz Sonrası Yorgunluk