SynthesisThe British journal of dermatology2017
Systematic review of self-management interventions for people with eczema.
Synthesis in The British journal of dermatology, 2017. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 28 papers, 3 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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28 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 46 citations in OpenAlex.
- Educational and psychological interventions for managing atopic dermatitis (eczema).The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2024Pooled it
- Supporting families managing childhood eczema: developing and optimising eczema care online using qualitative research.The British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners · 2022Pooled it
- What are the highest yielding search strategy terms for systematic reviews in atopic dermatitis? A systematic review.Archives of dermatological research · 2021Pooled it
- Cost-effectiveness of two online interventions supporting self-care for eczema for parents/carers and young people.The European journal of health economics : HEPAC : health economics in prevention and care · 2024Trial
- Eczema Care Online behavioural interventions to support self-care for children and young people: two independent, pragmatic, randomised controlled trials.BMJ (Clinical research ed.) · 2022Trial
- Self-Management Ability and Its Associations with Pruritus Severity, Self-Perceived Burden, and Psychological Resilience in Adults with Atopic Dermatitis: A Cross-Sectional Study.Patient preference and adherence · 2026Article
- Online behavioural interventions for children and young people with eczema: a quantitative evaluation.The British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners · 2024Article
- The Associations between Exposure to Multiple Heavy Metals and Total Immunoglobulin E in U.S. Adults.Toxics · 2024Article
- Parental experiences of eczema advice in online parenting forums: a qualitative interview study.BJGP open · 2023Article
- Where and how have written action plans for atopic eczema/dermatitis been developed and evaluated? Systematic review.Skin health and disease · 2023Article
- The influence of self-management, anxiety and depression on chronic eczema-related quality of life.Skin health and disease · 2022Article
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- The Atopic Dermatitis Control Tool: A High-Performance Tool for Optimal Support.Acta dermato-venereologica · 2021Observational
- Children and Young People's Health Partnership Evelina London Model of Care: economic evaluation protocol of a complex system change.BMJ open · 2021Article
- Prevalence and Associations of General Practice Registrars' Management of Atopic Dermatitis: A Cross-Sectional Analysis from the Registrar Clinical Encounters in Training Study.Dermatology practical & conceptual · 2021Article
- NOBMC public health · 2021Article
- Serum IgE Predicts Difference of Population and Allergens in Allergic Diseases: Data from Weifang City, China.Mediators of inflammation · 2021Article
- Assessing the compliance of systematic review articles published in leading dermatology journals with the PRISMA statement guidelines: A systematic review.JAAD international · 2020Review
- The content and conduct of GP consultations for dermatology problems: a cross-sectional study.The British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners · 2020Article
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Abstract
Eczema is a common long-term condition, but inadequate support and information can lead to poor adherence and treatment failure. We have reviewed the international literature of interventions designed to promote self-management in adults and children with eczema. MEDLINE, MEDLINE in process, Embase, CINAHL and the Global Resource for EczemA Trials database were searched from their inception to August 2016, for randomized controlled trials. Two authors independently applied eligibility criteria, assessed risk of bias for all included studies and extracted data. Twenty studies (3028 participants) conducted in 11 different countries were included. The majority (n = 18) were based in secondary care and most (n = 16) targeted children with eczema. Reporting of studies, including descriptions of the interventions and the outcomes themselves, was generally poor. Thirteen studies were face-to-face educational interventions, five were delivered online and two were studies of written action plans. Follow-up in most studies (n = 12) was short term (up to 12 weeks). Only six trials specified a single primary outcome. There was limited evidence of effectiveness. Only three studies collected and reported outcomes related to cost and just one study undertook any formal cost-effectiveness analysis. In summary, we have identified a general absence of well-conducted and well-reported randomized controlled trials with a strong theoretical basis. Therefore, there is still uncertainty about how best to support self-management of eczema in a clinically effective and cost-effective way. Recommendations on design and conduct of future trials are presented.
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