A major global health concern, chronic kidney disease (CKD) is exacerbated by hypertension, contributing to renal impairment and increased cardiovascular risk, particularly in hemodialysis patients with intradialytic hypertension. This pilot study assessed the efficacy of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) in managing blood pressure among patients undergoing maintenance hemodialysis. Ten...
Individuals receiving maintenance hemodialysis for Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) frequently encounter complex physical, emotional and social challenges that substantially diminish their Quality of Life (QoL). Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) has increasingly been recognized as a supportive, non-pharmacological strategy for enhancing well-being in populations with chronic illness. This...