Research Article

THE EFFECT OF KINESIOPHOBIA ON QUALITY OF LIFE IN HAEMODIALYSIS PATIENTS

Volume: 10 Number: 3 October 24, 2025

THE EFFECT OF KINESIOPHOBIA ON QUALITY OF LIFE IN HAEMODIALYSIS PATIENTS

Abstract

This study was conducted to determine the level of kinesiophobia in patients undergoing haemodialysis (HD) treatment and to evaluate the effect of this level on their quality of life. The study was conducted with 86 patients aged 18–65 years who were receiving regular HD treatment for at least 3 months at private dialysis centres and who were not in the acute phase. Data collection tools included a personal information form, the Tampa Kinesiophobia Scale (TKS), and the SF-36 Quality of Life Scale. Statistical analyses were performed using SPSS 26.0, including multiple regression, correlation analyses, and power analyses. The average age of participants was 60.2, and 51.2% were female. The average kinesiophobia score of participants was 52.72, indicating that fear of movement was prevalent. A significant negative relationship was found between kinesiophobia level and physical activity (r = -0.411, p<0.001) and participation in sports (r = -0.345,p<0.01). Economic status was the only sociodemographic variable significantly and negatively associated with kinesiophobia (r = -0.304, p < 0.01). According to multiple regression analysis, the ‘Role-Physical’ (RP) level of the SF-36 subdimensions significantly predicted kinesiophobia in a negative direction (B = –0.00268, p <0.05), while the ‘Vitality’ level is a significant positive predictor (B = 0.00889, p <0.01). An increase in the RP level, i.e., a decrease in physical role limitations, contributes to a decrease in kinesiophobia levels. High levels of kinesiophobia in HD patients can negatively affect their quality of life in many ways.

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Ethical Statement

The study was conducted in accordance with the principles of the Helsinki Declaration. Participants were informed of the purpose of the study, that participation was voluntary, and that the information obtained would be used solely for research purposes. Written consent was obtained from participants; prior to data collection for the research, the necessary permission was obtained from the Istanbul Rumeli University Ethics Committee (Decision No: E-53938333-050-48522 Date: 31.01.2025).

Thanks

We would like to express our sincere gratitude to the hemodialysis patients who participated in this study for their contributions.

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Primary Language

English

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Nefroloji

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

October 24, 2025

Submission Date

September 13, 2025

Acceptance Date

October 24, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 10 Number: 3

APA
Nurdaş, A., Can, B., & Tan, A. (2025). THE EFFECT OF KINESIOPHOBIA ON QUALITY OF LIFE IN HAEMODIALYSIS PATIENTS. International Journal of Health Services Research and Policy, 10(3), 227-239. https://doi.org/10.33457/ijhsrp.1783307
AMA
1.Nurdaş A, Can B, Tan A. THE EFFECT OF KINESIOPHOBIA ON QUALITY OF LIFE IN HAEMODIALYSIS PATIENTS. IJHSRP. 2025;10(3):227-239. doi:10.33457/ijhsrp.1783307
Chicago
Nurdaş, Arzu, Berker Can, and Asiye Tan. 2025. “THE EFFECT OF KINESIOPHOBIA ON QUALITY OF LIFE IN HAEMODIALYSIS PATIENTS”. International Journal of Health Services Research and Policy 10 (3): 227-39. https://doi.org/10.33457/ijhsrp.1783307.
EndNote
Nurdaş A, Can B, Tan A (October 1, 2025) THE EFFECT OF KINESIOPHOBIA ON QUALITY OF LIFE IN HAEMODIALYSIS PATIENTS. International Journal of Health Services Research and Policy 10 3 227–239.
IEEE
[1]A. Nurdaş, B. Can, and A. Tan, “THE EFFECT OF KINESIOPHOBIA ON QUALITY OF LIFE IN HAEMODIALYSIS PATIENTS”, IJHSRP, vol. 10, no. 3, pp. 227–239, Oct. 2025, doi: 10.33457/ijhsrp.1783307.
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Nurdaş, Arzu - Can, Berker - Tan, Asiye. “THE EFFECT OF KINESIOPHOBIA ON QUALITY OF LIFE IN HAEMODIALYSIS PATIENTS”. International Journal of Health Services Research and Policy 10/3 (October 1, 2025): 227-239. https://doi.org/10.33457/ijhsrp.1783307.
JAMA
1.Nurdaş A, Can B, Tan A. THE EFFECT OF KINESIOPHOBIA ON QUALITY OF LIFE IN HAEMODIALYSIS PATIENTS. IJHSRP. 2025;10:227–239.
MLA
Nurdaş, Arzu, et al. “THE EFFECT OF KINESIOPHOBIA ON QUALITY OF LIFE IN HAEMODIALYSIS PATIENTS”. International Journal of Health Services Research and Policy, vol. 10, no. 3, Oct. 2025, pp. 227-39, doi:10.33457/ijhsrp.1783307.
Vancouver
1.Arzu Nurdaş, Berker Can, Asiye Tan. THE EFFECT OF KINESIOPHOBIA ON QUALITY OF LIFE IN HAEMODIALYSIS PATIENTS. IJHSRP. 2025 Oct. 1;10(3):227-39. doi:10.33457/ijhsrp.1783307

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