Systematic review of self-management interventions for people with eczema.

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

SUBMITTER: Ridd MJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5637890 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature