The effect of aromatherapy hand massage on distress and sleep quality in hemodialysis patients: A randomized controlled trial

• Aromatherapy hand massage is a safe and feasible intervention for hemodialysis patients. • Aromatherapy hand massage reduces distress, improves sleep quality and reduces sleep medication use. • There is a need for randomized controlled trials followed for a long time to determine the benefit of hand massage. • Aromatherapy hand massage is recommended as a complementary to standard care for hemodialysis patients.