Exploring the perceptions of renal nurses towards the design of a yoga progam for fatigue experienced by haemodialysis patients

Haemodialysis related fatigue is considered a multidimensional symptom impacting patient quality of life. Yoga is one of the best known and frequently used mind-body interventions combining physical exercise and meditation. Researchers at Western Sydney University and Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital are conducting a feasibility study exploring the effects of practicing intradialytic yoga to improve patient health and wellbeing. Renal nurses are invited to share their perspectives that will be incorporated into the development of a yoga program for haemodialysis related fatigue. Consultation with nurses will ensure the development of yoga components that fit best with the capabilities of patients and do not compromise dialysis treatment.