Research Journal of Medical Sciences
ISSN: Online 1993-6095ISSN: Print 1815-9346
Abstract
Kidney disease is a “Hidden epidemic” that affected more than 850 million people worldwide according to a multinational study survey in the year 2023 by ISN‐GKHA. There was a large increase in the prevalence of kidney disease. It was estimated that in the next few years, India may lead among countries in kidney disease[1]. The Patients undergoing hemodialysis are usually experiencing RLS frequently. A restless leg syndrome (RLS) is a neurological condition characterized by an overwhelming need to move the legs, frequently in the presence of discomfort. The potential effectiveness of non‐pharmacological therapies in treating RLS symptoms is examined in this feasibility study. RLS will always disturb sleep[2]. The researcher employed a non‐equivalent Control group in a quasi‐experimental design for this study. The Abirami Kidney Center in Karur was the site of the study. Screening was done with a checklist and modified restless leg syndrome severity rating scale. Among the 72 hemodialysis patients, 30 patients with RLS were studied. 15 samples are allotted for the study group and 15 for the control group. The interventions were given to the study group[3]. According to the results, under level of symptoms, Quality of life and sleep there was much significant difference between pretest and post test among experimental group. The control group does not exhibit a significant difference[4]. According to this study, effleurage massage therapy, foot reflex ology and IEC on sleep hygiene were helpful in helping hematolysis patients sleep better and experience a reduction in symptoms of restless leg syndrome and quality of life. The findings from this feasibility study have the potential to inform the development of larger‐scale trials and contribute valuable insights into the role of non‐pharmacological interventions in managing RLS.
How to cite this article:
K. Amutha Angelina and Sasi Vaithilingan. Non‐Pharmacological Intervention for Restless Leg Syndrome: A Feasibility Study.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.59218/makrjms.2024.5.560.567
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