Alcohol use disorders Mental and Behavioural Disorders
Conditions
Interventions
This study will be a single site study, where patients who are attending the Dermatology outpatient department will be recruited. The full spectrum of skin diseases are seen in a variety of both gener
Sponsors
Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UK)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients will be recruited into one of two groups: Group1 1. A diagnosed inflammatory skin disease made by a dermatologist 2. Aged between 18 and 75 years inclusive 3. Male or Female 4. Able to provide written informed consent Group2 1. A diagnosed non-inflammatory skin disease made by a dermatologist 2. Aged between 18 and 75 years inclusive 3. Male or Female 4. Ability to provide written informed consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients under the age of 18 years 2. Patients who are unable to give written informed consent 3. Male & female
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To ascertain the prevalence of alcohol use disorders in a proportion of patients attending the dermatology out patient clinics using the Alcohol use disorders identification test (AUDIT). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. To record the dermatology life quality index (DLQI) for each patient 2. To record the hospital anxiety and depression score (HADS) for each patient | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed