Background: Poor sleep quality is common among hemodialysis patients and can significantly impact their well-being. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a structured nursing intervention program in improving sleep quality in middle-aged and elderly hemodialysis patients.

Aim: To evaluate the impact of nursing intervention on sleep quality in hemodialysis patients.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in a tertiary hospital, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, in 2023. This study included 105 middle-aged and elderly hemodialysis patients aged ≥ 45 years who underwent maintenance hemodialysis for at least 3 mo, utilizing the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) to identify poor sleepers. Those identified underwent a 12-wk nursing intervention program focusing on education, relaxation techniques, and counseling. Post-intervention, sleep quality was reassessed using the PSQI.

Results: The study found that 68.6% of hemodialysis patients were poor sleepers. Following the 12-wk nursing intervention program, there was a significant decrease in the mean global PSQI score from 8.9 ± 3.2 to 5.1 ± 2.7 ( < 0.001), indicating improved sleep quality. This demonstrated the effectiveness of the structured nursing intervention in enhancing sleep quality for middle-aged and elderly hemodialysis patients.

Conclusion: The structured nursing intervention program focusing on sleep hygiene education, relaxation techniques, and counseling effectively improved sleep quality among middle-aged and elderly hemodialysis patients. The significant decrease in the mean global PSQI score post-intervention indicates the positive impact of tailored nursing interventions in addressing poor sleep quality in this patient population. These findings emphasize the importance of implementing targeted nursing interventions to enhance the quality of life for hemodialysis patients by addressing the prevalent issue of poor sleep quality.

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