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ArticleJournal of research in nursing : JRN2026

What influences patients' experiences of cannulation for haemodialysis performed by nursing staff? A qualitative interview study.

Catherine Fielding, Sarah Brand, Louise Bramley, Maarten Taal, Caitlin Sorrell, Nicholas M Selby, Heather Buchanan

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Catherine FieldingLead Author, Advanced Practice Lead for Research and Innovation, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham, UK.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2507-9275
Sarah BrandAssistant Director of Nursing and Professions, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham, UK.
Louise BramleyAssistant Director of Nursing and Deputy Clinical Director of Research and Innovation, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham, UK.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0425-1734
Maarten TaalProfessor of Medicine, Centre for Kidney Research and Innovation, School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9065-212X
Caitlin SorrellClinical Associate in Psychology, Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust, Ash Green Learning Disability Centre, Ashgate, Chesterfield, UK.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4693-723X
Nicholas M SelbyProfessor of Nephrology, Centre for Kidney Research and Innovation, School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK.
Heather BuchananProfessor, Lifespan & Population Health, School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0714-5830

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Abstract

Background: Haemodialysis is a life-sustaining procedure for people with kidney failure, requiring cannulation with two needles before each treatment. Individuals undergo haemodialysis at least three times a week, leading to at least 312 cannulations each year. Some people find cannulation distressing and associated with noxious symptoms. Aim: This study aimed to explore what influences patients' experiences of cannulation for haemodialysis as undertaken by nursing staff, generating understanding about improvements in procedure. Methods: Thirty participants ( Results: Three categories describe the components that influence patients' experiences of cannulation for haemodialysis: 'Trying to make cannulation more comfortable'; 'Preserving humanity and individuality'; and 'The necessity of cannulation for haemodialysis forces coping'. Conclusion: Coping with cannulation for haemodialysis is dynamic with various facilitative components. Patients require strategies to make cannulation more comfortable, trust and empathy, and understanding and support to navigate and accept the challenges of cannulation.

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canulationend-stage kidney diseasehaemodialysisnursingpatients’ experiences

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