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Trial reportDermatology (Basel, Switzerland)2022

HautTief Multidisciplinary Educational Program for Patients with Psoriasis or Atopic Dermatitis: A Randomized Controlled Study.

Ugur Sahin, Kelly Reeve, Giulia Tochtermann, Kamilla Kilanowski, Alexander Navarini, Laurence Imhof, Ulrike Held, Günther F L Hofbauer

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Trial report in Dermatology (Basel, Switzerland), 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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Ugur SahinDepartment of Dermatology, University Hospital Zurich (USZ), University of Zurich (UZH), Zurich, Switzerland.
Kelly ReeveEpidemiology, Biostatistics and Prevention Institute, University of Zurich (UZH), Zurich, Switzerland.
Giulia TochtermannDepartment of Dermatology, University Hospital Zurich (USZ), University of Zurich (UZH), Zurich, Switzerland.
Kamilla KilanowskiDepartment of Dermatology, University Hospital Zurich (USZ), University of Zurich (UZH), Zurich, Switzerland.
Alexander NavariniDepartment of Dermatology, University Hospital Zurich (USZ), University of Zurich (UZH), Zurich, Switzerland.
Laurence ImhofDepartment of Dermatology, University Hospital Zurich (USZ), University of Zurich (UZH), Zurich, Switzerland.
Ulrike HeldEpidemiology, Biostatistics and Prevention Institute, University of Zurich (UZH), Zurich, Switzerland.
Günther F L HofbauerDepartment of Dermatology, University Hospital Zurich (USZ), University of Zurich (UZH), Zurich, Switzerland.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundImproving health-related quality of life (HRQoL), disease severity, and treatment adherence through patient education is an increasingly important, yet relatively new area in dermatology. This randomized controlled trial aims to contribute to this growing area of research by exploring the effects of a 9-week educational program for patients with chronic skin diseases.

objectiveThe aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of a multidisciplinary educational program on HRQoL and disease severity in patients with psoriasis or atopic dermatitis (AD).

methodsSixty-four patients with diagnosed psoriasis or AD were recruited from University Hospital Zurich and randomized (1:1) to the intervention or control group. To assess HRQoL, the following self-reported questionnaires were used: Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI), Skindex-29, EuroQol-5D (EQ-5D), RAND 36-Item Short Form Survey (SF-36), and Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) to measure depression symptoms. Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) and the Eczema Area and Severity Index (EASI) were used to capture disease extent. These scores were assessed at four study visits, which were performed at baseline and 3, 6, and 9 months after the start of the program.

resultsAt month 6, an improvement of at least 25% in BDI was recorded in 15 (68.2%) of 22 patients in the intervention group and 6 (27.3%) of 22 patients in the control group (difference 40.9%, p = 0.016). 53.3% (16 of 30) of patients achieved an improvement in one subdomain of the SF-36 score (role limitations due to emotional problems) at 6-month follow-up, compared with 23.1% (6 of 26) of those not attending the educational program (difference 30.2%; p = 0.042). No significant differences in DLQI, Skindex-29, EQ-5D, PASI, and EASI between both groups at the three time points were found.

conclusionAn educational program may improve HRQoL and depression status of patients with psoriasis or AD.

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Dermatitis, AtopicPsoriasisHumansQuality of LifeSeverity of Illness IndexSurveys and QuestionnairesAtopicDermatitisHealth educationPatient educationPsoriasisQuality of lifeSeverity of illness index

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PMCPMC9677846

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