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Improving Sleep Quality for Persons on Hemodialysis in Iraq
Amer Mushasin Nasir1, Alaa Jawad Kadhim1, Maryam Mokhtari Seghaleh2
1Department of Adult Nursing, College of Nursing, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq.
Nursing Science Quarterly
|November 3, 2025
Summary
Poor sleep quality affects end-stage renal failure (ESRF) patients on hemodialysis. Benson's relaxation technique significantly improved sleep quality in ESRF patients undergoing hemodialysis.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Sleep Medicine
- Psychological Interventions
Background:
- Poor sleep quality is prevalent in patients with end-stage renal failure (ESRF) undergoing hemodialysis.
- Sleep disturbances negatively impact the health and quality of life for ESRF patients.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the effectiveness of Benson's relaxation technique in improving sleep quality for hemodialysis patients.
- To assess the impact of a structured relaxation intervention on sleep in ESRF patients.
Main Methods:
- A randomized controlled trial was conducted with 71 hemodialysis patients in Iraq.
- Patients were assigned to either an experimental group (Benson's relaxation technique) or a control group.
- Sleep quality was measured using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) before and after an 8-week intervention period.
Main Results:
- The experimental group, trained in Benson's relaxation technique, demonstrated a statistically significant improvement in pre- and post-test sleep quality scores.
- No significant improvement was noted in the control group.
Conclusions:
- Benson's relaxation technique is an effective intervention for enhancing sleep quality in patients with end-stage renal failure on hemodialysis.
- This non-pharmacological approach offers a potential strategy to manage sleep disturbances in this patient population.
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