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Intervention study to evaluate the importance of information given to patients with contact allergy: a randomized, investigator‐blinded clinical trial*
- Source :
- British Journal of Dermatology. 184:43-49
- Publication Year :
- 2020
- Publisher :
- Oxford University Press (OUP), 2020.
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Abstract
- Background: In contact dermatitis, it is crucial to understand and remember the outcome of patch testing. Unfortunately, many patients do not remember the results of their patch tests. Objectives: Our aim was to evaluate the effects of an intervention programme in which extensive information on specific contact allergy was provided, in individuals with positive patch test reactions. Methods: The study was designed as a randomized, investigator-blinded clinical trial. Participants with positive test reactions were randomized into two groups that received either standard information according to clinical routine or standard information and a reminder letter. Knowledge of contact allergies was evaluated using questionnaires 12 months after inclusion. Results: There were 184 adults included in the trial and the response rate at 1-year follow-up was 78% (143 of 184). Sixty-five per cent (45 of 69) in the intervention group and 54% (40 of 74) in the control group reported the correct name of the allergen (P = 0·23). Participants with several – as opposed to few – positive patch test reactions had difficulty in remembering the correct names of the allergens (P = 0·001). Moreover, the type of allergy had an influence on their ability to remember the name of the allergen correctly and their ability to make changes in lifestyle. Conclusions: The intervention performed did not significantly affect the participants’ ability to remember their contact allergy. To achieve better knowledge and changes in lifestyle, efforts to inform should concentrate on individuals with several positive patch test reactions, those with particular allergens, individuals over 60 years of age, and – concerning changes in lifestyle – males. (Less)
- Subjects :
- Adult
Male
medicine.medical_specialty
Allergy
Dermatology
medicine.disease_cause
Affect (psychology)
030207 dermatology & venereal diseases
03 medical and health sciences
0302 clinical medicine
Allergen
Surveys and Questionnaires
Intervention (counseling)
medicine
Humans
Aged
Response rate (survey)
business.industry
Patch test
Allergens
Middle Aged
Patch Tests
medicine.disease
Clinical trial
Research Design
Dermatitis, Allergic Contact
Physical therapy
business
Contact dermatitis
Subjects
Details
- ISSN :
- 13652133 and 00070963
- Volume :
- 184
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- British Journal of Dermatology
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....44d0a832d423b0a04780719049eb1fc6