The Effects of Cycling Exercise Combined with Low-Temperature Adjustable Sodium Mode on Quality of Life and Negative Emotions in Patients Undergoing Maintenance Hemodialysis

Abstract

Objective: To investigate the effects of bicycle exercise combined with low-temperature adjustable sodium mode on the quality of life and negative emotions of patients undergoing maintenance hemodialysis.

Methods: Forty patients undergoing maintenance hemodialysis at our hospital were randomly assigned to two groups (n = 20 each) using a random number table. The control group received routine care, while the intervention group underwent supine bicycle exercise combined with a low-temperature adjustable sodium regimen. Depression, anxiety, quality of life, and patient satisfaction were assessed using the Depression Scale, Anxiety Scale, Quality of Life Questionnaire, and Patient Satisfaction Survey, respectively.

Results: Pre-intervention depression and anxiety scores showed no statistically significant differences between groups (t= 0.712 and 0.885; P = 0.747 and 0.722). After 12 weeks of intervention, the observation group exhibited significantly lower depression and anxiety scores than the control group (t = -5.963 and -5.332; P = 0.000 and 0.000). Pre-intervention quality of life scores across all dimensions and total scores showed no statistically significant differences between groups (P > 0.05). After 12 weeks of intervention, the observation group exhibited significantly higher total quality of life scores and scores across all dimensions compared to the control group (P < 0.05). The observation group also demonstrated a statistically significantly higher overall satisfaction score compared to the control group ( P < 0.05).

Conclusion: Combining bicycle exercise with a low-temperature adjustable sodium mode improves quality of life and alleviates negative emotions in patients undergoing maintenance hemodialysis, thereby enhancing their well-being.