Journal article
Screening questions for the diagnosis of restless legs syndrome in hemodialysis
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is common in end-stage renal disease and is associated with reduced health-related quality of life. Simple and accurate screening instruments are needed since RLS is underdiagnosed and treatable. We examined the operating characteristics of screening questions and a disease-specific measurement tool for the diagnosis of RLS in hemodialysis.
METHODS: We conducted a cohort study of prevalent adult …
Authors
Collister D; Rodrigues JC; Mazzetti A; Salisbury K; Morosin L; Rabbat C; Brimble KS; Walsh M
Journal
Clinical Kidney Journal, Vol. 12, No. 4, pp. 559–563
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Publication Date
August 1, 2019
DOI
10.1093/ckj/sfy129
ISSN
2048-8505