pain intensity caused by fistula needle placement in hemodialysis patients.
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: Aromatherapy group with lavender inhalation: 6 drops of essential oil will be poured onto a 4×4 gauze and attached to the collar of the patients clothing at a dista
Sponsors
Islamic Azad University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Age 18 years and older No sensitivity to essential oils No diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease No olfactory inhibition No loss of sense of smell Having a healthy, well-functioning arteriovenous fistula access Aware patients Hemodialysis patients who require at least two hemodialysis sessions per week No eczema and no sensitivity to fragrances and perfumes At least six weeks have passed since the fistula was inserted No hearing impairment Willingness to cooperate and participate in the study
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Active bleeding Ineffective fistula and deep vein thrombosis Use of analgesics within three hours before hemodialysis Pregnant women with a history of asthma Addiction and smoking Migraine and chronic headaches Psychological diseases known from patient records Failed venipuncture attempt Use of hot water bottle Unwillingness to continue participating in the study
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain score on the Visual Pain Scale questionnaire. Timepoint: Before the intervention and the next hemodialysis session. Method of measurement: Visual Analogue Scale. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactFatemeh Nakhaei
Islamic Azad University
Outcome results
None listed