Economic and Humanistic Burden in Paediatric Patients with Atopic Dermatitis.

ABSTRACT: Data concerning the economic and humanistic burden in patients with paediatric atopic dermatitis (AD) and their families are scarce. This retrospective study investigated these burdens in paediatric patients with AD using maintenance treatment with topical corticosteroids and/or conventional systemic immunosuppressants. Patient-reported outcomes regarding quality of life, AD severity, and parental work-related impairment were completed at inclusion. Data on healthcare resource utilization and medication prescription were collected retrospectively over the previous 12 months. Patients were categorized into mild, moderate or severe AD, based on Eczema Area and Severity Index score and medication use. Costs per patient per year per AD severity category were calculated. A total of 101 patients

SUBMITTER: Achten R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10010183 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature