Determinants of treatment goals and satisfaction of patients with atopic eczema

Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft = Journal of the German Society of Dermatology : JDDG
Jochen SchmittM Meurer

Abstract

Despite the high prevalence, morbidity, and economic burden of atopic eczema,data on patients' treatment goals and treatment satisfaction are missing. A cross-sectional study was performed with standardized survey of all adult patients treated between 01/2004 and 03/2006 in the atopic eczema outpatient unit of the Department of Dermatology, TU Dresden, Germany. Assessed were disease-specific characteristics (age at onset, treatment, disease severity, quality of life impact), and aspects of health services research (treatment goals, patients' self-treatment competence, treatment satisfaction). Treatment satisfaction was assessed on a 100 mm visual analog scale with 0 reflecting "very dissatisfied", and 100 "highly satisfied". Based on an a priori model we analyzed the impact of sociodemographic and disease-specific factors on treatment satisfaction (primary endpoint) using multivariate regression modeling. Of the 267 patients asked to participate, 226 (85 %) agreed. Mean treatment satisfaction was 59.6 (+/- 30.8). Age and sex were not significantly associated with treatment satisfaction. Professional competence of the treating physician was the most important determinant of treatment satisfaction, followed by physician's sensiti...Continue Reading

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Sep 25, 2008·Der Hautarzt; Zeitschrift für Dermatologie, Venerologie, und verwandte Gebiete·J SchmittM Meurer
Feb 20, 2009·Der Hautarzt; Zeitschrift für Dermatologie, Venerologie, und verwandte Gebiete·J SchmittM Meurer
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