Journal article
The Impact of Pain and Itch on Functioning and Health-Related Quality of Life in Systemic Sclerosis: An Exploratory Study
Abstract
CONTEXT: Pain and itch are common symptoms reported by patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc; scleroderma), which can markedly diminish function and health-related quality of life (HRQL).
OBJECTIVES: The aim of this exploratory study was to examine the impact that pain, itch, and the interaction of both have on function (depressive symptoms, overall disability, fatigue, sleep disturbance) and HRQL in patients with SSc.
Authors
Racine M; Hudson M; Baron M; Nielson WR; Group CSR; Pope J; Markland J; Robinson D; Jones N; Khalidi N
Journal
Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, Vol. 52, No. 1, pp. 43–53
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
7 2016
DOI
10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2015.12.314
ISSN
0885-3924