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Title Alternative | Descriptive Study of Itching Experienced by Adults with Atopic Dermatitis
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HIRAMI, Yuki
Faculty of Health Sciences, Okayama University
FUJIMOTO, Kanako
Graduate School of Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering in Health Systems, Okayama University
KODA, Masahide
Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
HARADA, Nahoko
Faculty of Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering in Health Systems, Okayama University
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Abstract | Background: Atopic Dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease characterized by intense itching, significantly impacting patients' psychosocial well-being worldwide. Objective: This study aimed to elucidate the multifaceted and multilayered burden of itch in adult AD patients, exploring strategies to capture the complexity of the disease and its symptoms comprehensively. Methods: The study utilized an array of Patient Reported Outcome (PRO) measures and conducted an exploratory analysis of patients' subjective descriptions of their itch experiences. Results: Twenty-three participants (female: n=16) were enrolled in the study. The Analyses revealed that none of the participants experienced in the same way about physical, emotional, and psychological burden of itch and limitation in social life. Additionally, it was found that PROs capture only partial aspects of itch and do not provide a comprehensive understanding. Discussion: The findings highlight the necessity of employing multiple PROs and conducting in-depth patient interviews to understand the daily life challenges associated with itch. The potential of interdisciplinary research to address the complex burden of itch in AD patients is also emphasized. Conclusion: A comprehensive understanding of the symptom of itch in AD patients requires the use of multiple PROs.
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Keywords | Atopic dermatitis
Adults
descriptive study
itching
patient experience
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Note | 論文 (Article)
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Publication Title |
Interdisciplinary Science
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Published Date | 2024-03-31
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Volume | volume4
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Publisher | 岡山大学大学院ヘルスシステム統合科学研究科
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Publisher Alternative | Graduate School of Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering in Health Systems, Okayama University
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Start Page | 9
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End Page | 18
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ISSN | 2436-3227
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Departmental Bulletin Paper
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岡山大学
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Japanese
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File Version | publisher
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True
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Eprints Journal Name | interdisciplinary
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