EFFICACY OF ARHAM PURUSHAKAR MEDITATION ON MEDICAL CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL IMPAIRMENTS IN PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE ON HEMODIALYSIS THERAPY
Abstract
Abstract:
Purpose:
The study aims to investigate the efficacy of Arham Purushakar Meditation (APM) on the patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) on hemodialysis. We hypothesize that meditation intervention during hemodialysis sessions may reduce the presence and severity of medical conditions and physical impairments in patients on hemodialysis.
Material and Methods:
86 Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease were selected for the study to understand the efficacy of APM on the medical conditions and physical impairments in patients on hemodialysis therapy. The study was carried out after taking the approval of the Ethics Committee and written consent from the patients for participation in the study. 62 patients practiced APM three times a week for three months (study group). 24 patients on hemodialysis who did not have meditation intervention were included in the study for comparison (control group).
Results:
The results showed improvement in the medical conditions and physical impairments in patients who have done Arham Purushakar Meditation when compared to the control group who have not done meditation but received only hemodialysis, therapy.
Conclusions:
The results clearly showed significant improvement in medical conditions and physical impairments in patients who performed meditation confirming that Arham Purushankar Meditation is an effective complementary therapy for patients undergoing hemodialysis.
Keywords: Chronic kidney disease, Arham Purushakar Meditation, Medical conditions and physical impairments.
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