Non-Pharmacological Interventions for Pain Management in Hemodialysis: A Narrative Review

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 inter...

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Published in:Journal of clinical medicine 2023-08, Vol.12 (16), p.5390
Main Authors: Kassim, Mustafa Ali Kassim, Pantazi, Alexandru Cosmin, Nori, Wassan, Tuta, Liliana Ana, Balasa, Adriana Luminita, Mihai, Cristina Maria, Mihai, Larisia, Frecus, Corina Elena, Lupu, Vasile Valeriu, Lupu, Ancuta, Andrusca, Antonio, Iorga, Andra Maria, Litrin, Radu Mihai, Ion, Irina, Ciciu, Elena, Chirila, Sergiu Ioachim, Chisnoiu, Tatiana
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acupuncture
Behavior modification
Care and treatment
Clinical medicine
Cognition & reasoning
Cognitive behavioral therapy
Hemodialysis
Hemodialysis patients
Kidney diseases
Music therapy
Narcotics
Pain
Pain management
Patient safety
Physiology
Pilot projects
Pruritus
Quality of life
Review
Sleep
Systematic review
Therapeutics, Experimental
Well being
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Summary: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.
ISSN:2077-0383
2077-0383
DOI:10.3390/jcm12165390