Objectives Understanding the epidemiology of pain in patients on hemodialysis (HD) is
crucial for further improvement in managing pain. The aim of this study was to systematically …

Background Studies of vapocoolants for pain reduction from venipuncture have
demonstrated conflicting results. Objective Our aim was to systematically review the …

Objective This study sought to determine the effects of lavender aromatherapy on pain
following needle insertion into a fistula in patients undergoing hemodialysis. Method This is …

Background Patients undergoing hemodialysis experience constant fear and anxiety due to
the pain of the insertion of dialysis needles, which might lead to certain physiological and …

Objectives Local anesthetic and antinociceptive activity of eugenol, as the main ingredient of
clove, was determined in previous researches. This study aimed to assess the efficacy of its …

Background Arterial puncture-related pain remains unaddressed across several clinical
settings. Analgesic techniques are not routinely employed before arterial puncture despite …

Introduction: There is a paucity of information on the effects of Hegu point ice massage and
2% lidocaine gel on fistula puncture-related pain in hemodialysis patients. The aim of the …

Patients on maintenance hemodialysis are subjected to mild‐to‐moderate pain associated
with arteriovenous fistula needle insertion. This pain might adversely affect patient …

Background Patients undergoing haemodialysis suffer from anxiety and pain due to the
insertion of haemodialysis needles, estimated totally 320 times per year. Aims This …

Results The primary analysis was on the basis of the modified intention-to-treat principle.
The median baseline visual analog scale pain score was 24.7 mm (interquartile range, 16.5 …