Prevalence of Symptoms and Symptom Clusters of Patients on Dialysis in Uruguay

ConclusionsOur study confirms the presence of high symptom burden in dialysis patients in Uruguay. Several symptom clusters were identified having significant impact on the patients’ well-being. The identification of symptom clusters can help to understand common underlying pathways. It is possible that the management of symptom clusters may reduce symptom burden in these patients.
Source: Value in Health Regional Issues - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research