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To investigate the relationship between uremic pruritus and various geriatric syndromes in older hemodialysis patients.

April 13, 2026Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology1 citations

Uremic pruritus and its relationship with geriatric syndromes in older hemodialysis patients: analysis using the 5-D itch scale

FYFunda Datli yakaryilmaz DTDursun TürkmenInonu University HBHaci Bayram BerktasInonu University

Key Points

To investigate the relationship between uremic pruritus and various geriatric syndromes in older hemodialysis patients.
Analyzed older patients undergoing hemodialysis
Used the 5-D itch scale to assess pruritus
Evaluated sleep quality, depressive symptoms, cognitive performance, and functional limitations as outcomes
Uremic pruritus was common among older hemodialysis patients
Associated with poorer sleep quality and higher depressive symptoms
Linked to lower cognitive performance and greater functional limitations

Abstract

In older hemodialysis patients, UP is common and is associated with worse sleep quality, more depressive symptoms, lower cognitive performance, and greater functional limitation. Integrating UP screening into routine geriatric assessment may help identify vulnerable patients and guide multidisciplinary symptom management strategies.

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