Effects of Uremic Pruritus on Dermatological and Kidney Disease Quality of Life in Patients Receiving Hemodialysis

Aim: This study was conducted in order to determine the dermatological and kidney disease quality of life patients with uremic pruritus receiving hemodialysis treatment. Material Methods: The present a descriptive study. sample comprised 200 HD patients. participants were required complete patient information form, 5-D-Itch scale, Dermatological Quality Life Index (DLQI) Kidney Disease Form (KDQOL-36) used collect data Results: It determined that DLQI score average 11.57±4.74 60.6% largely or extremely affected. revealed KDQOL-36 59.36±12.27, their moderate level. Pruritus severity explained amount variability DLQL (crude R2 =.181) =.184). Conclusion: as increased, KDQO-36 decreased. Therefore, timely treatment, nursing care counseling are recommended monitor level pruritus, general improve