Impact of atopic dermatitis on quality of life: a large web-based survey from Argentina.
Rev Fac Cien Med Univ Nac Cordoba
; 79(4): 369-373, 2022 12 21.
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| ID: mdl-36542583
BACKGROUND: Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic, recurrent, inflammatory skin condition that is associated with detrimental effects on the lives of patients and their families, including an impact on quality of life (QOL). Studies about QOL on Latin American AD patients are scarce and have generally included few patients. OBJECTIVE: describing AD impact on the QOL in a large cohort in Argentina. METHODS: a structured web-based survey including 1,650 AD pediatric and adult patients was performed. RESULTS: according to retrieved data, AD symptoms onset started during childhood in most patients, but 20 % of participants reported that manifestations of AD were initially perceived during late adolescence and adulthood. Important differences were observed among country regions, with a shorter time-to-diagnosis in most populated and richer districts. Main affected domains included frustration, anger, mood alterations, stress, sleep alterations, routine alterations, pain and economic impact of AD. LIMITATIONS: biases inherent to survey design. CONCLUSIONS: we consider that our study contributes to a better understanding of AD in Argentina, as well as its physical, social and financial impact on affected patients.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Calidad de Vida
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Dermatitis Atópica
Tipo de estudio:
Qualitative_research
Aspecto:
Patient_preference
Límite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Child
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Humans
País/Región como asunto:
America do sul
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Argentina
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Rev Fac Cien Med Univ Nac Cordoba
Año:
2022
Tipo del documento:
Article
Pais de publicación:
Argentina