Corticosteroid fear in parents of children with atopic dermatitis
Brunner, C.; Theiler, M.; Znoj, H.; Schwieger-Briel, A.; Luchsinger, I.; Weibel, L.; Seliner, B. · Pflege · 2024 · Heft 8 · S. 197 bis 203
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Abstract: Background: Topical corticosteroids (TCS) are the mainstay of therapy for pediatric atopic dermatitis (AD). The use of TCS is often met with fear by parents. Assessing this parental TCS fear in clinical practice is still lacking. Aim: The aim was to assess parental fear and beliefs about TCS. Furthermore, we evaluated the quality of life (QoL) of the family and the disease severity of affected children. Methods: We conducted an observational study with a cross-sectional design. Inclusion criteria were children aged 0 to 5 years with a diagnosis of AD and outpatient treatment. The outcome measures were…
