Hemodialysis. Pain, unspecified
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: Rhythmic Breathing: Participants will practice deep breathing for 2 minutes before needle insertion, inhaling, holding, and exhaling for 3 seconds each. The exercis
Sponsors
College of Nursing, University of Baghdad
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Male
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: The participants must be male individuals who are receiving regular hemodialysis treatment Alertness The individuals participating in this study are required to be a minimum of 18 years old or older Ability to speak The participants are required to possess an arteriovenous fistula that serves as the access point for dialysis. Participants who do not take analgesics Not having diabetes for over 10 years
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients who are experiencing severe pain or discomfort that is not associated with the needle insertion procedure are to be excluded Patients who have documented allergies or hypersensitivity reactions to vapocoolant spray Patients who have undergone recent surgical procedures or have experienced trauma in proximity to the arteriovenous fistula are disqualified Patients exhibiting cognitive impairment or mental health disorders that may hinder their ability to comprehend instructions or provide informed consent Patients presenting with active infections or complications at the site of the arteriovenous fistula Inflammation or injury at the Hugo point .
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Primary outcome variable is the level of pain, which can be altered based on the Hugo point acupressure, Rhythmic breathing, and vapocoolant spray. Timepoint: Two minute before needle insertion and during insertion. Method of measurement: Visual analog scale (VAS) will be use to assess intensity of pain. | — |
Countries
Iraq
Contacts
Public ContactHassan Raysan Mohammad
University of Baghdad, College of Nursing
Outcome results
None listed