Non-pharmaceutical fatigue interventions in adults receiving hemodialysis: a systematic review

Nephrol Nurs J. 2013 Sep-Oct;40(5):407-27; quiz 428.

Abstract

Fatigue is common for individuals receiving hemodialysis and can lead to decreased physical function, quality of life, and survival. Because fatigue is frequently reported as bothersome, nurses must discover effective ways to assist patients to manage this symptom. The purpose of this systematic review was to examine the effectiveness of non-pharmacologic interventions used to minimize fatigue. Interventions found to significantly reduce fatigue included exercise and Eastern medicine-based therapies.

Publication types

  • Review
  • Systematic Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Complementary Therapies
  • Education, Nursing, Continuing
  • Exercise
  • Fatigue / chemically induced*
  • Fatigue / etiology
  • Fatigue / prevention & control
  • Humans
  • Quality of Life
  • Renal Dialysis / adverse effects*