Quality-of-life outcomes and measurement in childhood atopic dermatitis.
Atopic dermatitis is a common childhood skin disease of increasing prevalence that greatly affects the quality-of-life of affected children and their families. The complex and multidimensional effects of this disease have been described qualitatively and measured quantitatively with quality-of-life instruments. The burden of atopic dermatitis can likely be improved by identifying parents and their caregivers with impaired quality-of-life and providing appropriate education and psychosocial support.
Chamlin
Sarah L
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Division of Pediatric Dermatology, Children's Memorial Hospital, 2300 Children's Plaza, Box 107, Chicago, IL 60614, USA. schamlin@childrensmemorial.org
Chren
Mary-Margaret
MM
D000342:Affective Symptoms; D001526:Behavioral Symptoms; D017028:Caregivers; D002648:Child; D003876:Dermatitis, Atopic / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000523:psychology*; D005190:Family; D006801:Humans; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D011788:Quality of Life; D012944:Social Support