Non-Pharmacological Treatments of Pruritus in Hemodialysis Patients: A Review Study
| Author | Marzieh Torkmannejad Sabzevari | en |
| Author | Hassan Khalili | en |
| Author | Mostafa Rad | en |
| Orcid | Mostafa Rad [0000-0002-8590-5348] | en |
| Issued Date | 2018-04-30 | en |
| Abstract | 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 non-pharmacological 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. | en |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.5812/jjcdc.67794 | en |
| Keyword | Chronic Renal Failure | en |
| Keyword | Pruritus | en |
| Keyword | Hemodialysis | en |
| Keyword | Review Article | en |
| Publisher | Brieflands | en |
| Title | Non-Pharmacological Treatments of Pruritus in Hemodialysis Patients: A Review Study | en |
| Type | Review Article | en |
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