Symptom perception and self-care practice for uraemic pruritus in patients receiving haemodialysis.

Chih-Yuan HuangChing-Ju ChenJong-Ni LinYa-Yun ShihChiu-Feng Chen

Published in: Journal of renal care (2022)

Life experiences shape symptom presentation and self-care practice in patients on haemodialysis. The modalities for self-caring for uraemic pruritus are diverse but not remarkably effective. Performing self-care tasks places a substantial burden on patients. Individualised educational programs should be developed to improve the outcome of self-care practice.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
chronic kidney disease
peritoneal dialysis
primary care
newly diagnosed
healthcare
prognostic factors
public health
patient reported