2018
DOI: 10.5812/jjcdc.67794
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Non-Pharmacological Treatments of Pruritus in Hemodialysis Patients: A Review Study

Abstract: Context: Pruritus in hemodialysis patients is one of the most common disturbing symptoms in patients with chronic renal failure. Non-pharmacological treatments can be useful in reducing patients' pruritus, however, few reviews have been published in this regard. The aim of this study was to provide non-pharmacological treatments for hemodialysis patients.Evidence Acquisition: The review study was conducted by searching electronic databases and search engines since 1990 to October 2017. The articles were includ… Show more

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“…Some of these medications have serious side effects and interactions with other drugs; so, they cannot be prescribed for all patients. The high costs of treatment are also a major challenge for patients; so, it is clear that if there are simpler and safer ways to control itching, it will be better to use them for treatment 50 …”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Some of these medications have serious side effects and interactions with other drugs; so, they cannot be prescribed for all patients. The high costs of treatment are also a major challenge for patients; so, it is clear that if there are simpler and safer ways to control itching, it will be better to use them for treatment 50 …”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%