Adverse effects of hemodialysis in kidney patients, how good is the evidence?

Objective: Hemodialysis is a treatment for End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) patients. The incidence of ESRD has been increased up to 8% from 2004 to 2011. Based on some studies, various complications can occur in hemodialysis process. This study was conducted with the aim of investigating the incidence of adverse side-effects during hemodialysis in kidney patients. Methods: This descriptive-analytical study was done in 2015 (05 Feb to 12 April) on 142 patients under hemodialysis treatment. Data gathering was done by using a researcher-made checklist which was designed by studying authoritative sources. Data analysis was done by SPSS. V.16 using ANOVA and Chi-square tests. Results: Among 142 patients, 51.38% were female and 48.62 of them were male. Muscle cramp (72.53%) and Bleeding (2.11%) were the most and the least complications that have been attested during hemodialysis respectively. Conclusion: According to the various side-effects of hemodialysis process in this study, some actions such as reducing the pump rotation and nutrition education is recommended in order to increase the level of satisfaction in patients.

Hemodialysis, Patients, Complication, Health promotion; kidney