ArticleBMC nursing2025
Pain assessment, management and impact among Hemodialysis patients: a study from Tunisia.
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- [Analysis of potential association of alcohol exposure with femoral head osteonecrosis and construction of a diagnostic model using machine learning].Nan fang yi ke da xue xue bao = Journal of Southern Medical University · 2026Article
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introductionPain is a common complication in patients with end-stage chronic kidney disease, impacting their quality of life. However, the pain experienced by dialysis patients is often overlooked in favor of other issues related to chronic kidney disease and dialysis itself. The study aimed to assess the prevalence, intensity, location, and impact of pain on daily activities in a cohort of chronic hemodialysis patients. MATERIALS AND
methodsWe conducted a cross-sectional study during November and December 2023. Patients aged 18 years and older, undergoing hemodialysis for at least 6 months, completed an anonymous questionnaire. Socio-demographic and clinical characteristics of the patients were recorded initially, and pain aspects were evaluated using the Brief Pain Inventory.
resultsAmong the 100 patients surveyed, 78% reported suffering from chronic pain, considered moderate by 57.7% of them. Pain occurred in 89.7% of cases after hemodialysis sessions, was osteoarticular in 71.8% of cases, predominantly in the lower limbs in 94.9% of cases, of mixed type in 71.8% of cases, and caused partial functional impairment in 53.8% of cases. Paracetamol was the most commonly used analgesic (75% of cases).
conclusionThis research confirms the high prevalence of pain among chronic hemodialysis patients and its negative impact on them. Healthcare providers should consistently evaluate pain in dialysis patients. Pain management should be a research priority because pain is a valid and considerable health concern in the increasing chronic kidney disease patient population.
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