Table 2 Characteristics of studies included in the scoping review that focused on adult AD education
From: Patient education in atopic dermatitis: a scoping review
Reference | Follow-up | Study type | Treatment/control no. | Education Method | Outcome measurements | Outcome measure(s) with significant improvement after education. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Armstrong et al. 2011 | 12 weeks | Comparative RCT | 40/40 | Pamphlet vs. online video | Disease severity (POEM), patient knowledge | Clinical severity, knowledge |
Bostoen at al. 2012 | 3, 6 & 9 months | RCT | 25/25 | Group-based educational program (12 weeks) | Disease severity (SCOARAD, EASI, Skindex-29), QoL (QoLIAD) | 3, 6 & 9 months: none |
Heratizadeh et al. 2017 | 1 year | RCT | 129/104 | Group training (12Â h) | Coping behaviour with itching (Juckreiz-Kognitions-Fragebogen questionnaire), social anxiety (Marburger Hautragebogen questionnaire), QoL, disease severity (SCORAD, Skindex-29) | Coping behaviour with itching, QoL, disease severity |