Which patients with chronic kidney disease have the greatest symptom burden? A comparative study of advanced CKD stage and dialysis modality

ConclusionsIn CKD, symptom burden is better understood when capturing the multidimensional aspects of a range of physical and psychological symptoms. Fatigue, pain and sexual dysfunction are key contributors to symptom burden, and these symptoms are often under‐recognised and warrant routine assessment. The CKD‐SBI offers a valuable tool for renal clinicians to assess symptom burden, leading to the commencement of timely and appropriate interventions.
Source: Journal of Renal Care - Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Tags: Original Research Source Type: research