Effects of Listening to an Audiobook on Anxiety, depression, and quality of life in patients receiving hemodialysis: A randomized controlled trial

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2025

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John Wiley and Sons Inc

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info:eu-repo/semantics/embargoedAccess

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Introduction: This study aimed to assess the impact of audiobooks on anxiety, depression, and quality of life in patients undergoing hemodialysis. Methods: We conducted a randomized controlled trial involving 60 patients receiving hemodialysis. The intervention group listened to audiobooks for 4 weeks. Data on anxiety and depression levels were collected using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, and quality of life was assessed using the SF-36 Quality of Life Scale. Results: Statistically significant reductions in anxiety and depression scores were observed in the intervention group following the 4-week audiobook intervention. Furthermore, the intervention group demonstrated significant improvements in quality of life parameters, specifically in energy, social functioning, physical role limitations, and mental health. The control group showed a significant improvement only in social functioning. Conclusions: The findings suggest that audiobook interventions can effectively reduce anxiety and depression and enhance certain aspects of quality of life in patients receiving hemodialysis. Trial Registration: Registration number: NCT05272891.

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Anxiety, Audiobook, Depression, Hemodialysis, Quality of life

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Hemodialysis International

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Q3

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Q3

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