The Effect of Music on Fistula Needle Insertion-related Pain Intensity and Pain Distress: A Single-centre, Single-blind, Randomised Controlled Trial
Journal
Journal of Renal Care
Year
2025
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Patients feel pain and distress when a needle is inserted into the fistula. This affects the comfort of patients. One of the nonpharmacological methods used to decrease pain and stress is music intervention. OBJECTIVE: This study was conducted to assess the effect of Turkish classical music in makams, which the patients preferred, via headphones on fistula needle insertion-related pain intensity and pain distress. DESIGN: It was single-blind randomised controlled study. PARTICIPANTS: This study was conducted with 54 patients between March and June 2023. MEASUREMENTS: The patient data were collected through a patient information form, visual analogue scale and distress thermometer. The intervention group was played music for 10 min, starting 5 min before the needle was inserted into the fistula. The music intervention was made in accordance with the established music protocol. The control group received only routine treatment. RESULTS: Patients in the intervention group were found to have a significant decrease in fistula needle insertion-related pain intensity and pain distress. CONCLUSION: According to the results obtained from the research, music listening to patients is a reliable, effective and low-cost way of a nursing intervention to reduce levels of fistula needle insertion-related pain intensity and pain distress. Additionally, the results will provide evidence-based guidance to dialysis nurses for pain and distress management.
Music and Health Institute Terms
Pain; Anxiety; Procedural Pain; Pain Management and Control; Pain Severity; Discomfort; Music Listening; Music Medicine; Subjective Measures; Invasive Medical Procedures
Indexed Terms
Elderly; Needles; Pain; Pain Management; Pain Measurement; Single-Blind Method; Turkey; canulation; distress; haemodialysis; pain
Study Type
Randomized Controlled Trial; Quantitative Methods
PubMed ID
PMID: 39801440
Document Type
Article
Recommended Citation
Baykan, S., & Kılıç Akça, N. (2025). The Effect of Music on Fistula Needle Insertion-related Pain Intensity and Pain Distress: A Single-centre, Single-blind, Randomised Controlled Trial. Journal of Renal Care, 51 (1) Retrieved from https://remix.berklee.edu/mhi-citations/1740
