pruritus in chronic hemodialysis patients and its impact on quality of life

摘要

Introduction: Pruritus is a common symptom in chronic hemodialysis patients, its intensity varies from patient to patient and which plays a major role in impairing their quality of life. Its pathophysiology is poorly understood and its management remains a challenge. The main objective of our study is to estimate the frequency of pruritus in our population and its impact on their quality of life.