Background: Many patients on maintenance dialysis experience financial hardship. Existing
studies are mainly cost analyses that quantify financial hardship in monetary terms, but an …

Abstract As many as 70% to 97% of individuals with chronic kidney disease (CKD) report
fatigue. Fatigue is one of the common, troubling symptoms that affects one's quality of life …

This study aimed to compare the effects of relaxation techniques on fatigue in hemodialysis
patients. This clinical trial study was conducted on 105 hemodialysis patients. The subjects …

The aim of this study was to examine physical activity behavior in patients with rheumatoid
arthritis and to identify potential correlates of regular physical activity including fatigue …

Non-adherence to treatment is a common problem among hemodialysis (HD) patients and
was considered as a reliable factor in patients deteriorating, increasing admission chance …

Background Chronic kidney disease is a progressive disorder often leading to End-stage
renal disease, necessitating hemodialysis treatment. Mild depression is prevalent among …

Objectives: to evaluate patient knowledge with hemodialysis and to determine the
effectiveness of Selfregulation Fluid Program on Patients with hemodialysis self-efficacy for …

Background: Hemodialysis patients have a high physical and psychosocial symptom
burden. There is no valid and reliable tool for assessing symptoms of hemodialysis patients …

This study examined the severity, pattern, and correlates of fatigue among adults
undergoing hemodialysis. Measures included the Piper Fatigue Scale (PFS-12), Patient …

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the short-term effect of a virtual reality-based
exercise program on fatigue in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) who receive …