Karim Kelvin
Sheffield Primary care Trust.
Br J Nurs. 2011;20(6):356-61. doi: 10.12968/bjon.2011.20.6.356.
Pruritus is a ubiquitous symptom with a wide range of presentations, often causing considerable distress for many individuals and resulting in reduced quality of life. In recent years there has been renewed interest and increased research activity in this previously neglected field. Although there is still much to be learnt about the mechanisms of pruritus, appropriate nursing interventions can be pivotal to the success of treatment. This article focuses primarily on the diagnosis, treatment and management of pruritus resulting from common dermatological causes. Key aspects of effective management of pruritus include individualized management and holistic assessment. The words 'pruritus' and 'itch' are used synonymously in this article.
瘙痒是一种普遍存在的症状，表现形式多样，常常给许多人带来极大困扰，导致生活质量下降。近年来，这个此前被忽视的领域重新引起了人们的兴趣，研究活动也有所增加。尽管关于瘙痒的机制仍有许多有待了解之处，但恰当的护理干预对于治疗的成功至关重要。本文主要关注常见皮肤病原因引起的瘙痒的诊断、治疗和管理。有效管理瘙痒的关键方面包括个性化管理和整体评估。本文中“瘙痒”和“痒”这两个词同义使用。
