Xiaomeng Xu
Factors Influencing Family Burden of Paediatric Patients with Atopic Dermatitis: A Cross-sectional Study
Xu, Xiaomeng; Van Galen, Louise Sandra; Bajpai, Ram; Koh, Mark Jean-Aan; Thng, Steven; Yew, Yik Weng; Järbrink, K; Car, Josip
Authors
Louise Sandra Van Galen
Dr Ram Bajpai r.bajpai@keele.ac.uk
Mark Jean-Aan Koh
Steven Thng
Yik Weng Yew
K Järbrink
Josip Car
Abstract
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic, recurrent inflammatory skin condition that affects about 10–20% of children and 2-15% of adults in developed countries (1). In Singapore, the prevalence among children and adolescents is 20.8% (2). Itchiness, the most common complaint, results in behavioural and social impairments among paediatric AD patients, which in turn impacts on the wellbeing of caregivers, particularly family members (3, 4). A sick child can markedly affect normal family life and the mental and social wellbeing of other family members (5). Their family members, namely parents, may experience feelings of helplessness and stress as they struggle to treat their child’s symptoms, and this can lead to feelings of guilt as they feel they are failing in their duty to care for their offspring (6). In return, family quality of life can greatly influence patient-related outcomes. Previous studies have demonstrated that paediatric atopic eczema can significantly affect family life; however, they provide limited quantitative data on the factors influencing family life and functions (6). Therefore, we conducted this study in an effort to gain in-depth insights into the family burden caused by paediatric AD, and to explore the social and clinical factors potentially impacting family life and function.
Citation
Xu, X., Van Galen, L. S., Bajpai, R., Koh, M. J., Thng, S., Yew, Y. W., …Car, J. (2020). Factors Influencing Family Burden of Paediatric Patients with Atopic Dermatitis: A Cross-sectional Study. Acta dermato-venereologica, 100(14), Article ARTN adv00212. https://doi.org/10.2340/00015555-3458
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Acceptance Date | Mar 12, 2020 |
Online Publication Date | Mar 17, 2020 |
Publication Date | Jul 28, 2020 |
Journal | Acta Dermato Venereologica |
Print ISSN | 0001-5555 |
Publisher | Society for Publication of Acta Dermato-Venereologica |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 100 |
Issue | 14 |
Article Number | ARTN adv00212 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.2340/00015555-3458 |
Keywords | Dermatitis, Atopic, Family, Quality of Life |
Publisher URL | https://www.medicaljournals.se/acta/content/html/10.2340/00015555-3458 |
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