Addressing psychosocial aspects of atopic dermatitis.
Moderate to severe atopic dermatitis (AD) negatively affects patients and their families. Pruritus, scratching, and sleep problems are common complaints linked to disturbed quality of life. Treatment is complex, and nonadherence rates are high. This article reviews the effect of AD on patients and their families and intervention strategies that have some success in improving quality of life. A treatment model for addressing the psychosocial effect of moderate to severe AD within a multidisciplinary setting is suggested herein.
Kelsay
Kimberly
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Division of Pediatric Behavioral Health, National Jewish Health, 1400 Jackson Street, Denver, CO 80206, USA. Kelsayk@njhealth.org
Klinnert
Mary
M
Bender
Bruce
B
D001007:Anxiety; D002648:Child; D003863:Depression; D003876:Dermatitis, Atopic / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D033183:Interdisciplinary Communication; D010349:Patient Compliance; D011537:Pruritus; D011788:Quality of Life; D012307:Risk Factors; D012893:Sleep Wake Disorders; D012944:Social Support; D059020:Suicidal Ideation