Effect of Cryotherapyon Pain Following Fistula Puncture in Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis

Background and Objectives: Patients undergoing hemodialysis are exposed to stress and pain due to approximately 300 punctures per year they receive for their arteriovenous fistula. Alleviation of the pain can improve acceptance of the procedure and quality of life among the patients. This study aime...

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Main Authors: ali aghajanloo, mansur ghaforifard, hamidreza haririan, parin shiri
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Zanjan University of Medical Sciences and Health Services 2016-02-01
Series:Preventive Care in Nursing and Midwifery Journal
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Online Access:http://zums.ac.ir/nmcjournal/article-1-276-en.html