Abstract
Aim: To explore the pattern of occurrence and characteristics of senile pruritus among elderly living in nursing homes in the Northern region of Denmark. Materials & methods: A Danish questionnaire was developed and distributed to six nursing homes from which 46 residents participated. Results: The prevalence of chronic itch was 28.9%. Evening?night and autumn?winter with an average daily itch of 30 min were reported. Itch interfered with night sleep and daily activities. Scratching was common with 61.5% accompanying scratch marks. Half of participants reported Xerosis. Cream, cold compress and cold shower were found to be the most effective remedies for itch relief. Conclusion: The present study revealed a high prevalence of chronic pruritus including cases of senile pruritus that needs further exploration for treatment or preventive strategies.
| Originalsprog | Engelsk |
|---|---|
| Artikelnummer | FSO399 |
| Tidsskrift | Future Science OA |
| Vol/bind | 5 |
| Udgave nummer | 6 |
| ISSN | 2056-5623 |
| DOI | |
| Status | Udgivet - 2019 |