Association of Chronic Kidney Disease–Associated Pruritus With the Sleep Disturbance, Depression, Pain, Anxiety, and Low Energy/Fatigue Symptom Cluster: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Among hemodialysis patients, pruritus is commonly reported and associated with reduced health-related quality of life. It should be considered alongside the following symptoms commonly observed: sleep disturbance, depression, pain, anxiety, and low energy/fatigue. The presence of one symptom should prompt further investigation, allowing for appropriate diagnosis and management.
Authors
- Kunal Malhotra (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3209-8140)
- Tejas Desai (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0151-9766)
- Rachel Lasky
- Linda Ficociello (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3523-0028)
- Michael S. Anger (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0984-4544)
- Hans-Juergen Arens
Institutions
- Charlotte School of Law (US)
- Fresenius Medical Care (United States) (US)
- Fresenius Medical Care North America (United States) (US)
- Saint Louis University (US)
- Fresenius Medical Care (Germany) (DE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Kidney Medicine
- Published
- 2025-10-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xkme.2025.101162
- Primary Topic
- Dermatology and Skin Diseases
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Fresenius Medical Care North America