Evaluating mental health support by healthcare providers for patients with atopic dermatitis: A cross-sectional survey.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is associated with psychosocial symptoms, resulting in significant mental health burden and reduced quality of life.

Objective

To understand mental health support received by patients from their primary eczema provider.

Design

We administered a cross-sectional survey (N = 954) to US caregivers and adult patients with AD.

Setting

The National Eczema Association (United States) conducted an online survey in October 2022 among self-selected patients and caregivers.

Outcome

Patients and caregivers of AD patients reported on mental health conversations and types of mental health support received by their/their child's provider.

Results

Many patients did not discuss (41.9%) or were not asked (50.5%) about their m

SUBMITTER: Chatrath S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11442069 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature