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publication name Effect of Using Meditation Techniques for Children with Chronic Kidney Disease on Hemodialysis Therapy
Authors Basma R. Abdel Sadik, 2Amal A. Abd –El Salam 1Assistance Professor of Pediatric Nursing /Faculty of Nursing/Benha University 2Lecturer of Pediatric Nursing/Faculty of Nursing/Benha University
year 2018
keywords Meditation Techniques, Mindfulness, Chronic Kidney Disease and Hemodialysis
journal International Journal of Novel Research in Healthcare and Nursing
volume 5
issue 3
pages 1-13
publisher Basma R. Abdel Sadik
Local/International International
Paper Link www.noveltyjournals.com
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Supplementary materials basemh abdelrahman_Effect of Using Meditation Techniques-1515.pdf
Abstract

Mindfulness meditation is a practice that allows one to purposefully pay attention to the present moment without judgment. It helps us to look at things with a new lens and typically change the way to see things. Aim of the study: the aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of the meditation Technique on the psychological and physical body change in children with chronic kidney disease on hemodialysis. Design: A quasi-experimental research design was used to conduct the study. Settings: This study was carried out in pediatric dialysis unit, Benha university Hospital. Sample: A purposive sample of children (47) undergoing hemodialysis therapy through 4 months period in the previously mentioned setting. Tools of data collection: Three tools were used; Tool I:-A structured interviewing questionnaire: Tool II: Pain measurement scale. Tool III: Child and adolescent mindfulness measure. Results of this study revealed that, a highly statistically significant difference of the studied children physiological and psychological change in post application meditation technique. This study concluded that: All children who practice meditation technique experienced significantly less anxiety, depression and experienced decrease in total pain level scores. The study recommended that: Although the effects in this study were not as robust as we had hoped, we still believe mindful meditation to be a promising intervention for children with chronic kidney disease on hemodialysis at different settings

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