Effect of Mandala Coloring Nurse-Led Intervention Program on Anxiety among Hemodialysis Patients

Abstract: Living with hemodialysis is associated with anxiety. Mandala coloring is a form of art therapy that fosters self-expression by allowing individuals to explore their anxiety, is a good and applicable choice. This study aims to explore the effect of mandala coloring nurse-led intervention program on anxiety among hemodialysis patients. Research design: Experimental design was used. Setting: The study was conducted at Hemodialysis Unit affiliated to Suez Canal University Hospital and the international 30 July center, Ismailia governorate. Subject: A sample of 64 Hemodialysis patients with chronic hemodialysis, shunt in non-dominant hands, and without antianxiety or antidepressant medications. Tools of data collection: Two tools were used: Tool(I): Demographic characteristics and clinical characteristics. Tool (II): Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory for Adults, Form. Results: It was found that hemodialysis patients had a moderate level of state anxiety before the intervention. Regarding post and follow-up phases, the levels of anxiety decreased increased among the intervention group compared with the control group. Conclusion: The mandala coloring nurse-led intervention program significantly reduced anxiety among hemodialysis patients in the post-follow-up study phases compared with the pre-program phase. Recommendation: Mandala coloring nurse-led intervention programs can be combined with care programs of hospitals as a complementary intervention. Keywords: Anxiety, Hemodialysis patients, Mandala coloring. Title: Effect of Mandala Coloring Nurse-Led Intervention Program on Anxiety among Hemodialysis Patients Author: Asmaa Fekry Mohamed, Khaled Abd-El Moaz Mohamed, Somaya Elsayed Abou –Abdo International Journal of Novel Research in Healthcare and Nursing ISSN 2394-7330 Vol. 10, Issue 1, January 2023 - April 2023 Page No: 71-83 Novelty Journals Website: www.noveltyjournals.com Published Date: 16-February-2023 DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7646469 Paper Download Link (Source) https://www.noveltyjournals.com/upload/paper/Effect%20of%20Mandala%20Coloring%20Nurse-16022023-2.pdfInternational Journal of Novel Research in Healthcare and Nursing, ISSN 2394-7330, Novelty Journals, Website: www.noveltyjournals.co