Table 3

Characteristics of the studies included in the systematic review of effect of aromatherapy on arteriovenous fistula puncture on hemodialysis patients, 2010–2020

NoYearAuthor Name(s)Type of studySampleScaleMethod of applicationResults
12020Reyes et al. [9]Quasi‐experimental studyGroup 1: 25
Group 2: 25		The numeric rating scale (NRS)InhalationPain was significantly lower in the experimental group
22020Thenmozhi and Pauline [12]Randomized controlled experimental studyGroup 1: 15
Group 2: 15		The numeric rating scale (NRS)TopicalIn the experimental group, the pain was significantly reduced as a result of topical application
32020Kilic Akca et al. [30]Randomized controlled experimental studyGroup 1: 25
Group 2: 25
Group 3: 25		Visual analogue scale (VAS)TopicalThe mean VAS scores for post-intervention pain were significantly lower than the control group
42019Tasan et al. [31]Randomized controlled experimental studyGroup 1: 30
Group 2: 30		Visual analogue scale (VAS)InhalationPain levels were significantly lower in the experimental group
52016Aliasgharpour et al. [32]Quasi‐experimental studyGroup 1: 20
Group 2: 20		Visual analogue scale (VAS)InhalationPain levels were significantly lower in the experimental group
62015Ghods et al. [8]Randomized controlled experimental studyGroup 1: 17
Group 2: 17		The numeric rating scale (NRS)TopicalPain was significantly lower in the experimental group
72014Bagheri-Nesami et al. [33]Randomized controlled experimental studyGroup 1: 46
Group 2: 46		Visual analogue scale (VAS)InhalationThe mean VAS scores for post-intervention pain were significantly lower than the control group
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