Papers of the Week

Chronic renal failure (CRF) is a term used to describe a decrease in kidney function caused by irreversible damage. Until now, hemodialysis is the main alternative to replacement therapy for renal function in patients with chronic renal failure because of its lower cost and lower risk of bleeding when compared to peritoneal dialysis. The effects that are felt when undergoing hemodialyses, such as muscle cramps, hypotension, headache, nausea, and vomiting. The psychological impact felt by patients is anxiety. To overcome anxiety in patients undergoing hemodialysis, we need to provide relaxation therapy, one of which is murottal Al-Qur'an. The aim is to find out whether there is an effect of giving Murottal Al-Qur' to the anxiety level of hemodialysis patients in North Sumatra Hospital Medan. The instrument in the form of the Hamilton Rating Scale for Anxiety (HRS A). The conclusion, in this case, is that there is the effect of giving Murottal Al-Qur'an therapy to the anxiety level of hemodialysis patients in North Sumatra Hospital Medan.