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

• Główni autorzy: Margaret K. Vernon (Autor), Laura L. Swett (Autor), Rebecca M. Speck (Autor), Catherine Munera (Autor), Robert H. Spencer (Autor), Warren Wen (Autor), Frédérique Menzaghi (Autor)
• Format: Książka
• Wydane: SpringerOpen, 2021-12-01T00:00:00Z.
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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...