P J Coenraads1, L Span, J P Jaspers, V Fidler. 1. Abteilung Umwelt- & Arbeitsdermatologie, ReichsUniversität/Universitätsspital Groningen, Postfach 30.001, 9700 RB Groningen, Niederlande.
Abstract
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: By means of a 2-week intensive multidisciplinary training & treatment course in small groups (ISBP), young adults with atopic dermatitis may be able to achieve better self-management of their disease and reduce their number of doctor visits. METHODS:Patients aged 18-35 with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis (SCORAD > 20) were randomized in a treatment (ISBP) group of n = 31 and a control group of n = 20. Follow-up was 9 months. The outcome was assessed using validated primary and secondary parameters, both specific for atopic dermatitis and more general. RESULTS: Participants in the ISBP scored significantly better at follow-up in the Marburger atopic dermatitis-specific questionnaire and the self-care parameter, needed less time for medical consultations, and used more emollients without corticosteroids. Absence from work/sick leave was less at 10 weeks follow-up, but equal at 9 months. CONCLUSIONS: The ISBP program can be judged successful because both the patients and their doctors perceive their interactions as more efficient, less time time-consuming and more satisfying.
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: By means of a 2-week intensive multidisciplinary training & treatment course in small groups (ISBP), young adults with atopic dermatitis may be able to achieve better self-management of their disease and reduce their number of doctor visits. METHODS:Patients aged 18-35 with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis (SCORAD > 20) were randomized in a treatment (ISBP) group of n = 31 and a control group of n = 20. Follow-up was 9 months. The outcome was assessed using validated primary and secondary parameters, both specific for atopic dermatitis and more general. RESULTS:Participants in the ISBP scored significantly better at follow-up in the Marburger atopic dermatitis-specific questionnaire and the self-care parameter, needed less time for medical consultations, and used more emollients without corticosteroids. Absence from work/sick leave was less at 10 weeks follow-up, but equal at 9 months. CONCLUSIONS: The ISBP program can be judged successful because both the patients and their doctors perceive their interactions as more efficient, less time time-consuming and more satisfying.
Authors: T L Diepgen; M Fartasch; J Ring; S Scheewe; D Staab; R Szcepanski; T Werfel; U Wahn; U Gieler Journal: Hautarzt Date: 2003-10 Impact factor: 0.751
Authors: Steven J Ersser; Fiona Cowdell; Sue Latter; Eric Gardiner; Carsten Flohr; Andrew Robert Thompson; Karina Jackson; Helen Farasat; Fiona Ware; Alison Drury Journal: Cochrane Database Syst Rev Date: 2014-01-07