Improvement of pruritus and quality of life of children with atopic dermatitis and their families after joining support groups

Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV
M Blessmann WeberT F Cestari

Abstract

Atopic dermatitis places a large burden on patients and their families, with greater risk of emotional disorders and behavioural problems. Preliminary evidence suggests that support groups and educational programs are helpful in reducing stress, disease and pruritus severity and improves quality of life (QoL). To evaluate the intensity of pruritus and the QoL in children with atopic dermatitis and their families after joining support groups. Material and methods Subjects were randomly assigned to intervention or control group and completed the Children's Dermatology Life Quality Index (CDLQI) and Family Dermatitis Impact (FDI). Pruritus was evaluated by the Yosipovitch's questionnaire for pruritus. Each patient/family unit was considered as one 'patient'. Participants were divided into two different groups: one with children under 16 years and the second with patients' relatives. Each unit was accompanied during 6 months. Thirty-two patients and their relatives completed the questionnaires satisfactorily. After intervention, pruritus intensity was similar (P = 0.42), but the pattern of pruritus improved in the intervention group. Overall QoL for CDLQI instruments improved significantly (P < 0.01) and, when specific domains were...Continue Reading

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