Pruritus is one of the common symptoms and complaints in hemodialysis patients. The studies reviewed demonstrated that a number of nonpharmacological interventions are effective in relieving pruritus in hemodialysis patients. Among these interventions, moisturizers were found to be highly effective. This clinical trial study was planned considering that the moisturizing and anti-inflammatory properties of olive oil, which will help relieve skin dryness and inflammation that play a role in the pathogenesis of itching, will be effective in solving the itching problem. Objective: To evaluate the effect of topically applied olive oil on pruritus in hemodialysis patients. Research Hypotheses: H0: Topically applied olive oil has no effect on pruritus in hemodialysis patients. H1: Topically applied olive oil has an effect on pruritus in hemodialysis patients. Research Type: The study was planned to be conducted as an experimental study with a pre-test and post-test control group. Method: The research will be carried out as an experimental study with pre-test and post-test control groups at the KSÜ Health Practice and Research Hospital Hemodialysis Unit and the Turkish Kidney Foundation KSÜ Dialysis Center between 03/02/2025-01/04/2025, the universe will be hemodialysis patients receiving treatment at the hemodialysis unit of the relevant hospital, the sample will consist of a total of 68 patients, 34 experimental and 34 control groups, as a result of power analysis. Data collection tools: Personal Information Form, 5-D Itch Scale, Visual Analog Scale (VAS), Blood values. In the experimental group, olive oil will be applied to the itchy areas of the patients by the researcher on the days they come for hemodialysis, 3 days a week for 2 weeks. Patients will apply olive oil to themselves at home on the days they do not come to dialysis. Pre-test data will be collected from both groups in the first interview. Subsequently, VAS scores of the experimental group will be taken before and after each application. No application will be made to the control group and VAS scores will be taken on the day they come to dialysis. Post-test data will be collected from patients in the experimental and control groups at the end of 2 weeks using the 5-D Itch Scale. Originality: The absence of any experimental study in the literature using pure olive oil in the management of itching in hemodialysis patients constitutes the strength and originality of the study. Expected results: Topical olive oil application is expected to be effective in reducing frequent itching complaints in hemodialysis patients.
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PRURITUS SEVERITY
Timeframe: 14 DAYS
Pruritus complaints
Timeframe: 14 DAYS