Percepción de los nefrólogos españoles sobre un problema antiguo no resuelto: Prurito asociado a la enfermedad renal crónica (Pa-ERC)

The prevalence of chronic kidney disease–associated pruritus and its impact on quality of life in hemodialysis patients: a commentary from experts from two countries

“…With the intention of determining the concern about and perception of CKD-aP among Spanish nephrologists, a previous survey was conducted through an anonymous survey [ 7 ]. Of the 135 participating nephrologists, 114 (84%) considered underdiagnosis a fact.…”

“…In their centers and regarding the rate of diagnosed CKD-aP, 57 (42%) indicated that it was 0%–10%, 56 (42%) 0%–20%, and only 22 (16%) reported that its prevalence is >20%. Forty percent believed that diagnosis occurs because the patient refers to it, and only 27% because the physician asks for it [ 7 ]. Similarly, the French Society of Nephrology conducted an online survey to describe the management of CKD-aP by its members, and 100 questionnaires were analyzed.…”