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Behind the Needle: Healthcare Professionals' Perspectives on HD Needling

Recruitingn/aAges any - anyAllEast and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust
NCT06845605 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

Haemodialysis is essential for patients with End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), requiring consistent vascular access through arteriovenous fistulas or grafts. This involves frequent needling, a procedure that is painful and distressing for many patients, causing significant emotional and physical demands on healthcare professionals working in the dialysis units. In the UK, about 30,000 patients receive haemodialysis, involving over 300 needling procedures annually. Healthcare professionals (Registered nurses and healthcare assistants) play a crucial role, with their expertise directly affecting patient outcomes. However, 60% of HCPs (healthcare professionals) report high job-related stress, particularly due to needling demands. Effective needling requires not only technical proficiency but also managing patient pain and anxiety. Strong staff-patient relationships, characterized by empathy

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Participants must be registered nurses or Band 3 healthcare assistants who perform needling procedures in a haemodialysis unit. * Participants must be employed at the renal dialysis units of East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust (ENHT), including both the main unit and its satellite units. * Participants must be willing to participate in the study and share their experiences. * Participants must be able to speak English fluently to ensure they can communicate effectively, providing rich and comprehensive information. Exclusion Criteria: •Registered nurses or healthcare assistants who do not perform needling procedures in a haemodialysis unit will not be eligible to participate.
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What it tests

  • Not listed
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Where

1 site
East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust
Stevenage, United Kingdom
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