Itching in dialysis patients: impact on health-related quality of life and interactions with sleep problems and psychological symptoms-results from the RENINE/PROMs registry.
Esmee M van der WillikRobin LengtonMarc H HemmelderEllen K HoogeveenHans A J BartFrans J van IttersumMarc A G J Ten DamWillem Jan W BosFriedo W DekkerYvette MeulemanPublished in: Nephrology, dialysis, transplantation : official publication of the European Dialysis and Transplant Association - European Renal Association (2022)
The persistence of itching, its impact on HRQOL over time and the additional effect on HRQOL of sleep problems and psychological symptoms emphasize the need for recognition and effective treatment of itching to reduce symptom burden and improve HRQOL.