Observational studyActa dermato-venereologica2025
Chronic Pruritus in Geriatric Patients: Prevalence, Associated Factors, and Itch-related Quality of Life.
Observational study in Acta dermato-venereologica, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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4 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- European S2k Guideline on Chronic PruritusActa dermato-venereologica · 2025Guideline
- Adapting the Geriatric Medicine 5Ms Framework to Geriatric Dermatology.Drugs & aging · 2026Review
- Aging Enhances Serotonergic Signaling via 5-HTAging cell · 2026Article
- Chronic Pruritus Severity and Its Association with Clinical Frailty in Geriatric Dermatology Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
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Abstract
Chronic pruritus is a common condition that significantly impacts quality of life. However, data on chronic pruritus in geriatric populations remain limited. A prospective observational study was conducted at the Centre for Geriatrics in Southern Saxony-Anhalt (ZASSA), involving 201 geriatric patients (mean age 83.5±5.1 years). Chronic pruritus was found in 23.4% of patients, persisting for an average of 8 years with moderate to severe intensity (mean=6.36 on a 0 to 10 numeric scale). It commonly affected the legs (48.9%) and arms (44.7%) and was linked to depressive symptoms and daily medication use. Chronic pruritus significantly impaired physical functioning, particularly in moderate activities and stair climbing, and increased pain levels. ItchyQoL scores highlighted adverse effects on symptoms, functioning, feelings, and self-perception. Overall, chronic pruritus is prevalent among geriatric patients and substantially reduces quality of life. Addressing both dermatological and psychological factors is essential for effective management and improving quality of life in this population.
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