A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Leg Stretching Exercises on Muscle Cramps Among the Patient Undergoing Hemodialysis in Hemodialysis Department Of Civil Hospital, Nadiad
Journal Title: Journal of Nursing Today - Year 2018, Vol 8, Issue 1
Abstract
The research approach was adopted in the study was Quantitative Research Approach with pre experimental pre-test post –test design. The study was conducted in selected hospital of Nadiad city by use of modified cramps questionnaire chart. The samples were selected by non- probability purposive sampling technique. 20 samples were selected for the study. Study instrument used by the researcher consisted of two sections i.e. demographic profile and modified cramps questionnaire chart to assess the effectiveness of Leg stretching exercise. This tool was validated by 11 experts from different fields. Reliability of the tool was 0.78 with the help of spearman’s rank correlation formula. Pilot study was conducted among 2 samples and the study was found feasible. After one month of pilot study, final study was conducted. Descriptive and inferential statistics was used to analyse the data. The data obtained was tabulated analyzed and interpreted in terms of objectives of the study. Researcher applied T-test for comparison of pre and post assessment of effectiveness of Leg stretching exercise among muscle cramps patients undergoing hemodialysis. Calculated T test values corresponding to this comparison were 3.55 in posttest-1, 4.66 in posttest-2 and 8.02 in posttest-3 and corresponding Table value was 2.09.
Authors and Affiliations
Arpita K Vaidya, Dhara . , Niyati . , Mansi . , Krishna . , Dixi . , Jayshree .
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP518314
- DOI -
- Views 44
- Downloads 0
Effectiveness of Computer Facilitated Teaching Programme on Knowledge of Staff Nurses Regarding Neurorehabilitation in Selected Hospitals, Thrissur
Neurorehabilitation is a group of therapies and techniques that maximizes a patient’s quality of life and capability after a nervous system injury. Nurses are key players in the wider rehabilitation team. Thus they are r...
A Study to Assess the Knowledge and Attitude on HIV and AIDS among Truck Drivers in Pune City with a View to Develop Information Booklet
The present study highlights the need to assess the knowledge and attitude on HIV and AIDS among Truck drivers in Pune city with a view to develop information booklet. 100 samples were selected by purposive sampling tech...
Perception about Assignment among First Year P. B. B.Sc Nursing Students
Nursing students have a golden opportunity to understand the nursing world through their experience and theoretical knowledge. Nursing students have a very good knowledge and skills as their work is dealing with the real...
A Study to assess the effectiveness of Self Instructional Module on knowledge regarding Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) among Patients attending Sleep Labs in selected hospitals at Udaipur City
A one group pre-test post-test experimental study was carried out to assess the effectiveness of self-instructional module on knowledge regarding obstructive sleep apnea. The sample consisting of 60 Patients was selected...
Assess the Knowledge Regarding Cataract among Middle Adulthood in Selected Community Area Nadathara Gramma Panjayath Thrissur, With a View to Prepare an Information Booklet
The present study is aimed at assessing the knowledge regarding the cataract among middle adulthood in selected community area Nadathara grama panchayath, Thrissur with a view to prepare an information booklet. The objec...