Angelina, Kirubakaran Amutha and Vaithilingan, Sasi and Ragunathan, Latha and Kannan, Vetriselvi
(2024)
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.
JOURNAL OF PHARMACY AND BIOALLIED SCIENCES, 16.0 (SUPPL ).
S4484-S4487.
ISSN 0976-4879
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Abstract
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.
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Chronic kidney disease, hemodialysis, pain, virgin coconut oil, Wong-Baker pain scale |
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Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics > Pharmacology & Pharmacy |
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06 Feb 2026 07:12 |
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https://ir.vmrfdu.edu.in/id/eprint/6989 |
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