Evaluating the Effectiveness of Virgin Coconut Oil Effleurage in Alleviating Pain in Hemodialysis Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease: A Study in an Urban Tertiary Care Center in South India.
Study Goal
The researchers aimed to determine whether effleurage massage with coconut oil could reduce leg pain in chronic renal failure patients undergoing hemodialysis.
Results Summary
The study found that after a month of intervention, 36% of patients reported no pain, 42% had mild pain, and 22% had moderate pain, compared to baseline levels of 70% moderate and 30% mild pain.
Population
150 individuals with mild to moderate leg discomfort, aged 30-70, undergoing hemodialysis for chronic renal failure.
Effective Dosage
Not specified
Duration
1 month
Interactions
None mentioned
| Intervention | Direction | Endpoint | Population | Dosage | Impact | Claim # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
effleurage massage using coconut oil | decrease | leg pain | chronic renal failure (CRF) patients undergoing hemodialysis | - | is effective in reducing | #1 |
effleurage massage using coconut oil | decrease | leg pain | chronic renal failure (CRF) patients undergoing hemodialysis | 36% had no pain, 42% had mild pain, and 22% had moderate pain | reduced | #2 |
BACKGROUND: The study investigates the impact of effleurage massage using coconut oil on pain in chronic renal failure (CRF) patients undergoing hemodialysis. The research aims to explore the potential therapeutic benefits of this intervention in alleviating pain associated with hemodialysis. METHODS: A quasi-experimental design was used, with 150 individuals with mild to moderate leg discomfort aged 30-70 chosen. The Wong-Baker pain scale was used for pretest. After a month, a posttest was conducted. RESULTS: Results showed that 70% of the patients had moderate levels of leg pain, while 30% had mild pain. After the intervention, 36% had no pain, 42% had mild pain, and 22% had moderate pain. CONCLUSION: The study concluded that effleurage massage with coconut oil is effective in reducing leg pain among CRF patients undergoing hemodialysis.