The Effect of Acupressure on the Level of Fatigue in Hemodialysis Patients


Eğlence R., Karataş N., TAŞCI S.

ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES IN HEALTH AND MEDICINE, vol.19, no.6, pp.23-31, 2013 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 19 Issue: 6
  • Publication Date: 2013
  • Journal Name: ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES IN HEALTH AND MEDICINE
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.23-31
  • Erciyes University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background Fatigue is one problem that is seen in high numbers in hemodialysis patients. Fatigue decreases quality of life by negatively affecting an individual's daily performance, activities, professional life, relations with family and friends, and treatment process.