Table 2 Characteristics of all patients
From: Transformation of 5-D itch scale and numerical rating scale in chronic hemodialysis patients
Characteristics | N = 409 | |
|---|---|---|
Age (year) | 63 | ±13 |
Male | 215 | 52.6 |
Causes of kidney disease | ||
Diabetes | 186 | 45.0 |
Chronic glomerulonephritis | 103 | 25.2 |
Hypertension | 78 | 18.6 |
Others | 42 | 10.3 |
Pruritus scale | ||
Numerical rating scale | 3.4 | ±3.0 |
5-D itch scale | 10.9 | ±4.8 |
Calcium (mg/dl) | 9.3 | ±0.9 |
Phosphorus (mg/dl) | 5.6 | ±1.5 |
iPTH (pg/ml) | 111.1 | 448.9 |
Kt/V | 1.3 | ±0.3 |