Effectiveness of intradialytic low intensity strength training to increase functional capacity among patients undergoing haemodialysis

Author(s): Priyanka Shukla*, Manju Joshi, Sandeep Saxena

Abstract

The aim of the study was to assess the effectiveness of Intradialytic, low intensity strength training to increase functional capacity among haemodialysis patient in dialysis unit at selected hospitals of Indore, in year 2011- 2012. Quasi experimental non-equivalent pre-test post-test control group design with experimental approach was used to evaluate effectiveness of low intensity strength training. Dialysis patients n=60 (experimental group=30, control group=30) were included in the study based on purposive sampling technique. A standardized tool ‘Short physical performance battery’. & modified ‘Physical activity’ tool to assess functional capacity and low intensity strength training to improve functional capacity. The study reveals that low intensity strength training in intradialytic was highly effective to increase functional capacity of dialysis patients and there was a significant increase in post test score in experimental group.

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