Illness perceptions of adults with eczematous skin diseases: a systematic mixed studies review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Eczematous skin diseases, e.g., atopic dermatitis or contact dermatitis, are associated with a high disease burden, a significant impact on quality of life and a higher risk for anxiety and depression. Therefore, coping strategies are of interest. In order to understand coping processes, it is necessary to examine the patients' perspectives on their illness. The aim of this systematic mixed studies review is to investigate the illness perceptions of patients with eczematous skin diseases to get a better understanding of their coping processes.

Methods

We performed a systematic literature search in PubMed, The Cochrane Library, PsycInfo, PSYNDEX, CINAHL, Web of Science, and Scopus until February 20, 2019. Both qualitative and quantitative studies were included in t

SUBMITTER: Rocholl M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8106167 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature