Publications by authors named "Tugba Ege"
J Tissue Viability
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- This study investigates how itching impacts sleep quality and comfort in hemodialysis (HD) and renal transplant patients.
- It involved 42 HD patients and 49 renal transplant patients across four hospitals in Istanbul and utilized various questionnaires to assess itching, sleep quality, and comfort.
- Results showed that itching negatively affects sleep and comfort in both groups, with significant differences favoring renal transplant patients, indicating that monitoring and managing itching during treatment is essential for improving patient well-being.
