ReviewJournal of clinical medicine2023
Non-Pharmacological Interventions for Pain Management in Hemodialysis: A Narrative Review.
Review in Journal of clinical medicine, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 11 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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11 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 23 citations in OpenAlex.
- Assessment of non-pharmacological nursing strategies for pain management in tumor patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in pain research (Lausanne, Switzerland) · 2025Pooled it
- Psychometric properties of the Chinese version of PROMIS-29 in patients receiving kidney replacement therapy.Zhong nan da xue xue bao. Yi xue ban = Journal of Central South University. Medical sciences · 2026Article
- Bridging Gaps in Long COVID Therapy: A Review.Current medicinal chemistry · 2026Review
- The effect of combined rhythmic breathing and aromatherapy on pain intensity and anxiety in patients with unstable angina.Contemporary clinical trials communications · 2025Article
- Bio-sociological and clinical factors of chronic pain and pain interference in patients undergoing hemodialysis: a cross-sectional study.BMC nephrology · 2025Article
- Clinical significance of pyuria in pediatric diabetic ketoacidosis: evidence against empirical antibiotic use.Pediatric endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism · 2025Observational
- Gut microbiota profile and atopic dermatitis in the first year of life.Journal of medicine and life · 2024Article
- Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Blood Transfusion among Hospitalized Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2024Observational
- Palliative Care for Adult Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis in Asia: Challenges and Opportunities.Journal of hospice and palliative care · 2024Review
- Non-Pharmacological Pain Management in Labor: A Systematic Review.Journal of clinical medicine · 2023Review
- Clinical Perspectives of Gut Microbiota in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease and End-Stage Kidney Disease: Where Do We Stand?Biomedicines · 2023Review
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Authors and funding
17 authors at 4 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
This narrative review aims to summarize non-pharmacological interventions for pain management in hemodialysis patients, assessing their potential benefits and limitations in enhancing patient well-being and quality of life. We reviewed the current literature on five primary non-pharmacological interventions: acupuncture, cognitive behavioral therapy, relaxation techniques, virtual reality, and alternative methods such as transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, music therapy, and aromatherapy. We analyzed the evidence regarding their effectiveness, feasibility, and optimal implementation strategies. The existing evidence supports the potential benefits of these interventions in managing pain and improving the well-being of hemodialysis patients. However, further high-quality research is needed to confirm their effectiveness, establish implementation best practices, and assess their long-term impact on patient outcomes. Non-pharmacological interventions hold promise for pain management in hemodialysis patients. Additional research is required to optimize these interventions and validate their effectiveness, contributing to comprehensive pain management strategies for this vulnerable patient population.
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