The influence of mindfulness meditation combined with progressive muscle relaxation training on the clinical efficacy and quality of life of patients with sarcopenia receiving haemodialysis: a randomised controlled trial.
BMC complementary medicine and therapies May 17, 2024 Yong-Yao Wu, Yi-Yi Gao, Jing-Qiao Wang et al. 14 citations
Adding mindfulness meditation and progressive muscle relaxation to standard dialysis care improved exercise capacity and quality of life in patients with sarcopenia on maintenance haemodialysis. After 12 weeks, the intervention group showed significant gains in sit-to-stand test, handgrip strength, and time to 10 sit-ups compared with controls. Scores on multiple dimensions of the KDQOL, including physical function, role-physical, general health, energy, and emotional well-being, also improved. Inflammatory markers interleukin-6 and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein decreased, while albumin and prealbumin levels increased. The combined training can improve motor ability and quality of life within a short period.