The Effect of Mandala Coloring on Symptom Burden and Self-Care in Female Dialysis Patients

In kidney patients, especially the continuous dialysis treatment can cause symptoms which adversely affect patients' self-care abilities and quality of life. T Nonpharmacological methods can be used to reduce low and moderate symptoms. Mandala is one of the non-pharmacological approaches and is used in many areas with its therapeutic properties. In the literature review on the effect of mandala application on dialysis patients symptoms and self care, no research was found. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of mandala coloring on dialysis symptoms and self-care of female patients receiving hemodialysis treatment. Data were collected by using personal information form, Dialysis Symptom Index Scale, Self-Care Power Scale for Chronic Dialysis Patients. As an intervention tool, a circular mandala and 12 felt paint were used in the study. Study was designed as a randomized control study Intervention Group; voluntary consent form, personal information form, "Dialysis Symptom Index Scale", "Self-Care Power Scale for Chronic Dialysis Patients" were filled. One hour after the start of each dialysis session, the patients were given mandalas for 20-30 minutes and asked to paint. After the sixth dialysis session , the patients were asked to refill the scales with one-on-one interviews, and the verbal opinions and feedback of the patients about the application were taken. Control Group; Female patients undergoing dialysis treatment in the dialysis unit were informed about the study. Volunteer consent form, personal information form, "Dialysis Symptom Index Scale", "Self-Care Power Scale for Chronic Dialysis Patients" were filled. After the sixth dialysis session, the women were asked to refill the scales.