Prevalence, patient burden and physicians' perception of pruritus in haemodialysis patients.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Chronic kidney disease-associated pruritus (CKD-aP) is an underrated symptom in patients with impaired kidney function. The present study assessed the prevalence, impact on quality of life (QoL) and risk factors for CKD-aP in a contemporary national cohort of patients on haemodialysis. In addition, we evaluated attending physicians' awareness and approach to therapy.

Methods

Validated patient's and physician's questionnaires on pruritus severity and QoL were used in combination with information obtained by the Austrian Dialysis and Transplant Registry.

Results

The prevalence of mild, moderate and severe pruritus in 962 observed patients was 34.4%, 11.4% and 4.3%. Physicians' estimated prevalence values were 25.0 (95% CI 16.8-33.2), 14.4 (11.3-17.6) and 6.3%

SUBMITTER: Engler F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10828189 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature