Hemodialysis. Dependence on renal dialysis
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: First: Inhalation of lavender with a concentration of 10% for six times in two weeks, each time 5 drops of lavender extract prepared from Barich Essential Oil Compa
Sponsors
Khalkhal University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Perform permanent hemodialysis Have a history of hemodialysis for at least six months Age group 18 to 65 years Ability to communicate Lack of allergy to the smell of plant extracts Absence of respiratory diseases such as asthma, having a healthy sense of smell (through patient statements and nasal examination for non-obstruction) Kidney transplant candidate Non-pregnancy (for women) No addiction Not receiving painkillers, hypnotics and sedatives in the last 3 hours
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Lack of interest in participating in the study
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Score of Pain. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study (before the intervention) and 14 days after the start of intervention. Method of measurement: Visual Analogue Scale questionnaire.;Score of Fatigue. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study (before the intervention) and 14 days after the start of intervention. Method of measurement: Scale Severity Fatigue questionnaire.;Score of Sleep Quality. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study (before the intervention) and 14 days after the start of intervention. Method of measurement: Pittsburgh sleep quality index questionnaire. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactKhadijeh Nasiri
Khalkhal University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed