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Effect of Regular Exercise Program on Depression in Hemodialysis Patients

Jahangir Rezaei1, Alireza Abdi1, Mansour Rezaei2

  • 1School of Nursing and Midwifery, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah 67817-53385, Iran.

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|June 28, 2016
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Regular exercise significantly reduced depression in hemodialysis patients. This finding suggests that exercise programs can improve mental well-being for individuals undergoing hemodialysis.

Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Psychiatry
  • Clinical Trials

Background:

  • Depression is prevalent in hemodialysis patients, negatively impacting quality of life and mortality.
  • Identifying effective interventions for depression in this population is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of a regular exercise program on depression levels in hemodialysis patients.
  • To assess the feasibility and efficacy of a structured exercise intervention.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized clinical trial involving 51 hemodialysis patients divided into intervention and control groups.
  • Depression was measured using the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) scale before and after a 10-week intervention.
  • The intervention group received exercise education via posters and face-to-face instruction, exercising three times weekly.

Main Results:

  • No significant difference in depression rates between groups at baseline.
  • A statistically significant reduction in depression was observed in the exercise group post-intervention (P = 0.016).
  • The mean BDI score in the intervention group decreased from 23.8 ± 9.29 to 11.07 ± 12.64 (P < 0.001).

Conclusions:

  • Regular exercise is an effective strategy for reducing depression in hemodialysis patients.
  • The findings support the integration of exercise programs into the care of hemodialysis patients.
  • The study was registered with the Iranian Registry of Clinical Trial (IRCT201205159763N1).

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