The effect of aromatherapy on haemodialysis patients' pruritus

Cürcani, Mehtap; Tan, Mehtap

doi:10.1111/jocn.12579

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“…Aromatherapy is a nonpharmacological approach (as in this study). The results of Curcani and Tan study confirmed its effect on uremic pruritus (16), whereas the systematic review by Posadzki et al reported mild to severe adverse effects of aromatherapy, with dermatitis mentioned as the most common side effect. Mortality was reported in another study (17).…”

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The Effects of Cool Dialysate on Pruritus Status During Hemodialysis of Patients With Chronic Renal Failure: A Controlled Randomized Clinical Trial

Rad

Jaghouri

Sharifipour

et al. 2016

Iran Red Crescent Med J

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The Effects of Cool Dialysate on Pruritus Status During Hemodialysis of Patients With Chronic Renal Failure: A Controlled Randomized Clinical Trial

Rad

Jaghouri

Sharifipour

et al. 2016

Iran Red Crescent Med J

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“…[5][6][7] Although the etiology of uremic itching seen in hemodialysis patients was not understood precisely, uremia itself; anemia; impairment of hemostasis of ions such as calcium, phosphorus, and magnesium; secondary hyperparathyroidism; inadequate dialysis; tools used during hemodialysis; and sensitivity to the dialysate are among the factors implicated in the pathogenesis of itching. [11][12][13][14][15] However, some itching types response to treatment, whereas the others can be persistent and do not respond to any treatment. Today, parathyroidectomy, diet, antihistamines, topical moisturizers, and erythropoietin are used in the treatment of uremic itching, as well as adequate, effective dialysis treatment and acupressure, aromatherapy, and phototherapy treatments.…”

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“…Today, parathyroidectomy, diet, antihistamines, topical moisturizers, and erythropoietin are used in the treatment of uremic itching, as well as adequate, effective dialysis treatment and acupressure, aromatherapy, and phototherapy treatments. [11][12][13][14][15] However, some itching types response to treatment, whereas the others can be persistent and do not respond to any treatment. A multidisciplinary approach is necessary to carry out the management of itching in this kind of patients.…”

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Prevalence of uremic itching in patients undergoing hemodialysis

Kavurmacı

2015

Hemodialysis International

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Uremic itching is a common problem with multifactorial etiology seen in hemodialysis patients. This study was carried out to determine the factors affecting and incidence of itching in patients undergoing hemodialysis treatment. The descriptive study was carried out in 130 patients who underwent hemodialysis treatment because of end-stage renal disease in Eastern Turkey between October 2014 and December 2014. A questionnaire prepared by the researcher based on the literature and the Visual Analog Scale were used for data collection. The data were collected by the researcher through face-to-face interviews in the hemodialysis unit. The evaluation of data obtained in the research has been performed using SPSS 16.0 software using percentages, chi-square analysis, and t-test. As a result of the study, 85.4% of the patients were found to have itching, the severity of itching was 4.86 ± 3.01 according to Visual Analog Scale, and itching of the patients was found to be affected by serum phosphorus and parathyroid hormone levels. Uremic itching continues to be seen as a problem in hemodialysis patients.

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“…Compared to the control group, itching rate was 10 ± 2.47, which showed a significant difference with each other. He concluded that aromatherapy can affect hemodialysis patients' itching (22).…”

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Non-Pharmacological Treatments of Pruritus in Hemodialysis Patients: A Review Study

Sabzevari

Khalili

Rad

2018

Jundishapur J Chronic Dis Care

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Context: Pruritus in hemodialysis patients is one of the most common disturbing symptoms in patients with chronic renal failure. Non-pharmacological treatments can be useful in reducing patients' pruritus, however, few reviews have been published in this regard. The aim of this study was to provide non-pharmacological treatments for hemodialysis patients.Evidence Acquisition: The review study was conducted by searching electronic databases and search engines since 1990 to October 2017. The articles were included in the study that examined the effects of non-pharmacological treatments on pruritus in hemodialysis patients.Results: A total of 13 studies on non-pharmacological treatments affecting pruritus were reviewed. These treatments included phototherapy, aromatherapy, high flux dialyzer, acupressure, and cold dialysis. A review of studies has shown that phototherapy is not effective in treating the hemodialysis patients' pruritus. High flux dialyzer had the most effect in reducing pruritus. Other nonpharmacological treatments such as aromatherapy, acupressure, and cold dialysis also had an effect on pruritus relief. Conclusion:Finally, it can be concluded that high flux dialyzer is an effective non-pharmacological way to control pruritus during hemodialysis. However, little studies have been done on therapies such as acupressure and cold dialysis. A repeat of these studies with a larger sample size are recommended.

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The effect of aromatherapy on haemodialysis patients' pruritus

Abstract: One of the roles of health professionals is to advise individuals, who are living on this problem, using the nonpharmacological methods in checking the itching. By preventing or reducing uraemic pruritus, aromatherapy may also improve quality of life in this patient group.

Cited by 30 publications

References 39 publications

The Effects of Cool Dialysate on Pruritus Status During Hemodialysis of Patients With Chronic Renal Failure: A Controlled Randomized Clinical Trial

The Effects of Cool Dialysate on Pruritus Status During Hemodialysis of Patients With Chronic Renal Failure: A Controlled Randomized Clinical Trial

Prevalence of uremic itching in patients undergoing hemodialysis

Non-Pharmacological Treatments of Pruritus in Hemodialysis Patients: A Review Study

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