Higher self-reported severity of atopic dermatitis in adults is associated with poorer self-reported health-related quality of life in France, Germany, the U.K. and the U.S.A.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Better understanding of the relationship between atopic dermatitis (AD) severity and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) could help improve knowledge of a more effective treatment for people with AD.

Objectives

To assess the relationship between AD severity and HRQoL and perception of AD symptoms in adults with moderate-to-severe AD in Europe and the U.S.A.

Methods

Participants for this cross-sectional, internet-based survey were recruited from the larger population-based National Health and Wellness Survey. AD severity was measured by Patient-Oriented SCORing of AD. HRQoL was measured by the five-level EuroQol-5D, Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) and Patient-Oriented Eczema Measure (POEM).

Results

Altogether, 1232 respondents were included:

SUBMITTER: Andersen L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7318181 | biostudies-literature | 2020 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature