Patient-reported burden in adults with atopic dermatitis: an international qualitative study.

ABSTRACT: The objective was to study a large, international, ethnically diverse population of patients with atopic dermatitis (AD) to support the creation of patient-centric recommendations for AD management. Qualitative data were generated from 45-min, 1:1 telephone interviews conducted across 15 countries in each patient's native language. Interviews explored the impact of AD on patients' lives, patients' most important symptoms, treatment expectations, and treatment decision-making. Participants were also questioned on their current knowledge of AD scoring systems and what was most important to include in these tools. In total, 88 adult patients (≥ 18 years old) receiving treatment for AD were recruited through a market research database, clinician referrals, and local advertising. All patients w

SUBMITTER: Wollenberg A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11162389 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature