Angelina, Kirubakaran Amutha and Vaithilingan, Sasi and Panneerselvam, P.
(2024)
Efficacy of Non-Pharmacological Interventions for Managing Restless Leg Syndrome in Hemodialysis Patients: A Quasi-Experimental Study in South India.
JOURNAL OF PHARMACY AND BIOALLIED SCIENCES, 16.0 (SUPPL ).
S4455-S4458.
ISSN 0976-4879
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Abstract
Background:This study investigates the efficacy of non-pharmacological therapies in treating restless leg syndrome (RLS), a neurological condition causing discomfort and sleep disruption, with India potentially leading the way in the coming years.Methodology:The study used a quasi-experimental design at the Abirami Kidney Center in Karur, screening 72 hemodialysis patients, 30 of whom had RLS. Fifteen samples were allocated for the study group and 15 for the control group, and interventions were administered to the study group.Results:The study found significant differences in symptoms, quality of life, and sleep levels among the experimental group compared to the control group. Effleurage massage therapy, foot reflexology, and IEC on sleep hygiene were found to improve sleep quality, reduce RLS symptoms, and enhance hematolysis patients' quality of life.Conclusion:This feasibility study's results could guide larger-scale trials and offer valuable insights into the effectiveness of non-pharmacological interventions in managing RLS.
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Foot reflexology, massage therapy, quality of life, restless leg syndrome, sleep |
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Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics > Pharmacology & Pharmacy |
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Nursing > Vinayaka Mission's Annapoorna College of Nursing, Salem Medicine > Vinayaka Mission's Medical College and Hospital, Karaikal Nursing > Vinayaka Mission's College of Nursing, Karaikal Nursing > Vinayaka Mission's College of Nursing, Puducherry Pharmacy > Vinayaka Mission’s College of Pharmacy, Salem Physiotherapy > Vinayaka Mission's College of Physiotherapy, Salem Homoeopathy > Vinayaka Mission's Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Salem Medicine > Vinayaka Mission's Kirupananda Variyar Medical College and Hospital, Salem Arts and Science > Vinayaka Mission's Kirupananda Variyar Arts and Science College, Salem, India Engineering and Technology > Vinayaka Mission's Kirupananda Variyar Engineering College, Salem, India Law > Vinayaka Mission's Law School, Chennai Medicine > Vinayaka Mission's Medical College, Kottucherry Medicine > Vinayaka Mission's Medical College, Puducherry Physical Education > Vinayaka Mission's College of Physical Education, Salem Interdisciplinary Studies > Vinayaka Mission's School of Health Systems, Chennai Dentistry > Vinayaka Mission‘s Sankarachariyar Dental College, Salem Liberal Arts > Vinayaka Mission's School of Economics and Public Policy, Chennai |
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| Last Modified: |
06 Feb 2026 07:00 |
| URI: |
https://ir.vmrfdu.edu.in/id/eprint/6623 |
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