Efficacy of Non-Pharmacological Interventions for Managing Restless Leg Syndrome in Hemodialysis Patients: A Quasi-Experimental Study in South India.

Background: This study investigates the efficacy of non-pharmacological therapies in treating restless leg syndrome (RLS), a neurological condition causing discomfort and sleep disruption, with India potentially leading the way in the coming years.

Methodology: The study used a quasi-experimental design at the Abirami Kidney Center in Karur, screening 72 hemodialysis patients, 30 of whom had RLS. Fifteen samples were allocated for the study group and 15 for the control group, and interventions were administered to the study group.

Evaluating the Effectiveness of Virgin Coconut Oil Effleurage in Alleviating Pain in Hemodialysis Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease: A Study in an Urban Tertiary Care Center in South India.

Background: The study investigates the impact of effleurage massage using coconut oil on pain in chronic renal failure (CRF) patients undergoing hemodialysis. The research aims to explore the potential therapeutic benefits of this intervention in alleviating pain associated with hemodialysis.

Methods: A quasi-experimental design was used, with 150 individuals with mild to moderate leg discomfort aged 30-70 chosen.