Patients with chronic kidney disease undergoing hemodialysis. Chronic kidney disease, stage 5
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 18 years old or older Fully aware of location, time, and person Having intact senses and the ability to speak Undergoing hemodialysis program at least twice a week Having an arteriovenous fistula for at least three months Healthy skin around the arteriovenous fistula area
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Unsuccessful first attempt at cannulation of the fistula Use of anesthetic substances or medications in the fistula area in the past 24 hours Decrease in level of consciousness or patient death
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain by Numeric Rating Scale (NRS). Timepoint: Pain intensity before the procedure and one minute after inserting the hemodialysis needle and securing the needles. Method of measurement: Numeric Rating Scale. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Kerman University of Medical Sciences