Effectiveness of Eye Movement Exercise Application on Pain and Anxiety among Children undergoing Haemodialysis

hildren with chronic kidney disease undergoing hemodialysis therapy experience various physical
and mental problems that contribute to psychological disorders such as pain and anxiety. It can
affect the mental and physical components of poor quality of life. Pain and anxiety among children
on dialysis is an important issue to be discussed, in addition to how eye movement exercise
application can help in making this through the pediatric nurse. Hence, this study aimed to
evaluate the effectiveness of eye movement exercise application on pain and anxiety among
children undergoing hemodialysis. Research design: A quasi-experimental research design was
used to achieve the aim of the current study. Setting: The study was conducted in the Pediatric
Nephrology Unit at Sohag University Hospital. Sample: A purposive sample that included all 100
children on dialysis was selected. Tools: three tools were used: Tool (I) included children's personal
data, and medical record sheets of the studied children, Tool (II) included the Numeric Pain Rating
Scale, and Tool (III) included the Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale. Results: A highly statistically
significant difference and reduction were found regarding the total mean scores of pain and anxiety
among children undergoing hemodialysis, where the children had low total mean scores of pain and
anxiety levels after receiving eye movement exercise, compared to post-eye movement exercise
application. Conclusion: It can be concluded that eye movement exercise application had a positive
effect in reducing pain and anxiety among children undergoing hemodialysis. Recommendation:
eye movement exercise application, It is suggested to be incorporated into the daily nursing practice
for the management of psychological problems in children undergoing hemodialysis to reduce pain
and anxiety.