A Study to Assess the Effect of Intradialytic Modified Trendelenburg Position on Prevention of Hypotension among Patient Undergoing Hemodialysis in Selected Hospitals of PCMC, Pune

Abstract

Aim: This study aims to assess the effect of intradialytic modified trendelenburg position on prevention of hypotension among patient undergoing hemodialysis in selected hospitals of PCMC, Pune.

Objectives: The objectives of this study were as follows: (1) To assess hypotension in control group and experimental group, (2) to assess the effect of intradialytic modified trendelenburg position on prevention of hypotension in experimental group, (3) to compare the effect of intradialytic modified trendelenburg position on prevention of hypotension in two groups, and (4) to correlate the effect of position with selected demographic variables.

Materials and Methods: The research design used was quasi-experimental two groups pre-test post-test design; non-probability convenience sampling method was used. There were 60 people in a sample both in control and experimental group. Each of them was assessed for seven parameters on signs and symptoms of hypotension. Their information about seven parameters was recorded. The framework of the present study is based on Orem’s self-care model includes action of both nurses and patients.

Results: Analysis of the first section revealed that the in experimental group majority 14 (46.7%) of the samples were with age above 48 years. Majority 15 (50%) of them were higher secondary. Majority 23 (76.7%) of them were males. Majority 18 (60%) of them were of height 170–190 cm. Majority 11 (36.7%) of them were with weight 70–80 kg. Majority 28 (93.3%) of them had body mass index (BMI) in the range of 15–20. Moreover, in control group, majority 13 (43.3%) of the samples were with age above 48 years. Majority 12 (40%) of them were higher secondary. Majority 22 (73.3%) of them were males. Majority 18 (60%) of them were of height 170–190 cm. Majority 11 (36.7%) of them were with weight 70–80 kg. Majority 25 (83.3%) of them had BMI in the range of 15–20.

Conclusion: It can be concluded that the intradialytic modified trendelenburg position is proved to be effective in improving scores.