The Effectiveness of Different Types of Massages on Sleep Quality in Hemodialysis Patients: A Literature Study

Abstract

Hemodialysis can cause disturbance in sleep. Sleep disorders cause immune system disorders and decreased sleep quality. Low sleep quality leads to poor quality of life resulting in premature death and negative impacts on the individual’s immune response which can lead to the development of cardiovascular diseases, which is the leading cause of death in patients with kidney disease. This study aimed to identify and describe the effectiveness of different types of massages in improving the sleep quality of hemodialysis patients. This was a literature study. We examined a journal that focused on massage therapy in patients undergoing hemodialysis. The observed variable was the sleep quality of hemodialysis patients. Data were analyzed using the qualitative descriptive analysis method. The results showed that hand massage therapy, foot massage therapy and back massage therapy were effective in improving the sleep quality of hemodialysis patients. However, massage therapy in the form of acupressure is less effective in improving sleep quality. Based on the results, aromatherapy massage therapy on the feet was the most effective. The most influential type of massage was massage using aromatherapy. Massages of the hands, feet, and back also affected the sleep of hemodialysis patients but only slightly affects the quality of sleep.
 Keywords: massage, hemodialysis, accupressure, aromatherapy