The Burden of Pruritus Associated With CKD: A Mixed Methods Analysis Among Patients Undergoing Dialysis

ABSTRACT:

Rationale & Objective

Despite its prevalence and distress to patients, chronic kidney disease-associated pruritus (CKD-aP) is poorly characterized, which may contribute to the condition’s underdiagnosis and inadequate management. This study aimed to understand the symptom experience of patients with CKD-aP and the extent to which pruritus impacts their lives.

Study Design

Mixed methods study including one-on-one qualitative interviews and completion of the Skindex-10 Questionnaire (measuring itch-related quality of life).

Setting & Participants

A total of 23 patients undergoing hemodialysis and reporting pruritus at 4 dialysis centers in the United States.

Analytical Approach

Interviews followed a semistructured guide that included targeted and follow-up

SUBMITTER: Menzaghi F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10448211 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature