Psychometric validation and meaningful change thresholds of the Worst Itching Intensity Numerical Rating Scale for assessing itch in patients with chronic kidney disease-associated pruritus

• Autori principali: Margaret K. Vernon (Autore), Laura L. Swett (Autore), Rebecca M. Speck (Autore), Catherine Munera (Autore), Robert H. Spencer (Autore), Warren Wen (Autore), Frédérique Menzaghi (Autore)
• Natura: Libro
• Pubblicazione: SpringerOpen, 2021-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Soggetti: article
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Plain English summary Itching is a distressing medical condition common in patients with chronic kidney disease, especially those undergoing hemodialysis. The itch often leads to skin damage due to a continuous and uncontrollable urge to scratch. It affects about 60% of hemodialysis patients and can...