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@article{187133,
        author = {Shivanshu Kumar and Dr. P. Ponnarsi and Dr. K. Latha},
        title = {Effectiveness of warm footbath of quality of sleep among patients with chronic kidney disease admitted at NMCH, Jamuhar, Sasaram.},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {6},
        pages = {5086-5093},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=187133},
        abstract = {Background: Sleep disturbances are a common complication in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), adversely affecting their physical and psychological well-being. Non-pharmacological interventions such as warm footbath therapy have shown potential in promoting relaxation and enhancing sleep quality.
Aim: To evaluate the effectiveness of warm footbath therapy on the quality of sleep among patients with chronic kidney disease admitted at NMCH, Jamuhar, Sasaram.
Methods: A quasi-experimental, pre-test and post-test control group design was adopted. A total of 60 CKD patients were selected using purposive sampling and assigned equally into experimental (n=30) and control (n=30) groups. The experimental group received warm footbath therapy (water temperature 40–42°C for 20 minutes before bedtime) for seven consecutive days, while the control group received standard hospital care. Sleep quality was assessed using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) before and after the intervention.
Results: The mean post-test PSQI score in the experimental group showed a significant reduction compared to the control group (p < 0.05), indicating improved sleep quality. Statistical analysis using paired and unpaired t-tests confirmed the effectiveness of the intervention.
Conclusion: Warm footbath therapy is an effective, simple, and low-cost nursing intervention to enhance sleep quality in CKD patients. Its integration into routine nursing care can promote better rest and overall well-being in hospitalized CKD patients.},
        keywords = {Chronic Kidney Disease, Sleep Quality, Warm Footbath, Non-Pharmacological Therapy, Nursing Intervention, PSQI},
        month = {November},
        }