The Effect of Intradialytic Exercise on Fatigue in
Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis: A Literature
Review

The Effect of Intradialytic Exercise on Fatigue in
Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis: A Literature
Review

Fatigue,
hemodialysis,
intradialytic
exercise

Introduction: Fatigue is a common and debilitating symptom experienced
by patients undergoing hemodialysis. Intradialytic exercise, which
involves physical activity performed during dialysis treatment, has been
studied as a potential intervention to alleviate this fatigue. This literature
review aims to determine the effects of intradialytic exercise on fatigue in
patients undergoing hemodialysis.
Methods: The literature review search was carried out using three
databases, namely Google Scholar, PubMed, and Science Direct. The
inclusion criteria for the literature review search were articles with
publication years 2019-2024 in Indonesia and English. The articles could
be open access. The keywords used in searching for the article were
“intradialytic AND fatigue”.
Results: The literature review identified fifteen studies for inclusion in the
final analysis. Three articles used randomized control trials, seven articles
used quasi-experiments, and five articles used pre-experiments. Many
types of intradialytic exercises during hemodialysis were discovered.
Conclusion: Intradialytic exercises have proven successful in reducing the
level of weakness in patients undergoing hemodialysis. Fifteen research
articles were found to support the provision of intradialytic exercises to
patients undergoing hemodialysis. Intradialytic exercises can include
active movement exercises, leg exercises, and relaxation movements.

Herlina Jusuf1 & Gusti Pandi Liputo1*

https://doi.org/10.37363/bnr.2024.53396

22 July 2024

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