Original Research Article
Year: 2020 | Month: May | Volume: 10 | Issue: 5 | Pages: 85-91
Effectiveness of Guided Imagery (GI) In Reduction of Stress among Patients with Chronic Renal Failure (CRF) Undergoing Haemodialysis in Selected Hospital
Vikrant Ratnakar Kulthe1, Chanu Bhattacharya2
1Lecturer in S.N.D College of Nursing, Yeola, Nashik, Maharashtra.
2Principal cum Professor, Dr.Viththalrao Vikhe Patil College of Nursing, Ahmednagar, Maharashtra.
Corresponding Author: Vikrant Ratnakar Kulthe
ABSTRACT
Introduction: Guided imagery is a frequently used as a relaxation intervention based on image creation. It works on the principle of mind body connection. Conditions that are caused by or aggravated by stress often respond very well to imagery techniques. The emotional aspect of any illness can often be helped through imagery and relieving the emotional distress may in turn encourage physical healing. Imagery in healing is best known for its direct effect on physiology. The aim of the study is to assess the effectiveness of guided imagery in reduction of stress.
Materials and Methods: Quasi experimental, experimental - control-group, pre-post- intervention design. The study sample consisted of 50 chronic renal failure patient undergoing dialysis in a selected hospital, divided 25 patients in each group. Dialysis patients attending dialysis twice in a week. Age group of 18-65, A-V Fistula already developed by one month. Data were analysed by unpaired t- test and fissure exact -test. Result showed there is no significant difference in stress score in both groups during pre-test. Post test score there is changes of both group whereas post-test mean score difference is more in experimental group (t24 value= 2.0629) p<0.05 level of significance. Inference: Guided imagery is effective in stress reduction of CRF patients.
Conclusion: Guided imagery is simple, non-invasive, and cost effective, without side effects intervention for reduction of stress. .
Key words: guided imagery, chronic renal failure patient, stress.