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THE EFFECTS OF CIRCADIAN RHYTHM-BASED PROGRESSIVE RELAXATION EXERCISES IN HEMODIALYSIS PATIENTS
Sponsor: Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey University
Summary
The aim of this study is to determine the effect of Progressive Relaxation Exercise (PGE) applied according to the circadian rhythms of hemodialysis (HD) patients on symptom management, sleep quality, comfort and mental well-being levels and to examine the experiences of HD patients regarding PGE application. A sequential mixed method research design will be used in the study. The quantitative part of the study was planned as a randomized controlled double-blind experimental study. The qualitative part will be conducted as a qualitative research to be carried out with individual in-depth interview method in order to examine the opinions of the individuals in the intervention group regarding the 8-week PGE applied according to the circadian rhythm. In the collection of research data, the Introductory Information Form, Morningness-Eveningness Questionnaire (MEQ), Dialysis Symptom Index, Hemodialysis Comfort Scale - Version II, Pittsburg Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-Being Scale (WEMIOÖ), Individual Follow-up Form, Progressive Relaxation Exercise Application Guideline (PGEUY) and In-Depth Interview Form with Individuals in the Intervention Group will be used.
Official title: THE EFFECTS OF CIRCADIAN RHYTHM-BASED PROGRESSIVE RELAXATION EXERCISES ON SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT, SLEEP QUALITY, COMFORT, AND MENTAL WELL-BEING IN HEMODIALYSIS PATIENTS
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
75
Start Date
2026-04-01
Completion Date
2026-09-22
Last Updated
2026-04-08
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Progressive Relaxation Exercises
Progressive relaxation exercises (PRE) begin with deep breathing exercises that facilitate relaxation and continue with muscle tension-relaxation exercises. Individuals in the intervention group will perform PRE for 30 minutes each day, accompanied by the video, at times.