The impact of pruritus on the quality of life of patients undergoing dialysis: a single centre cohort study.

CONCLUSIONS: Pruritus had a high level of impact on all aspects of QoL and was a predictor of poor sleep. Type of dialysis and minor psychiatric disorders affect the emotional and social aspects of QoL.
PMID: 19384842 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of Nephrology)