hand eczema
Conditions
Interventions
The intervention group will receive care of a multidisciplinary team,
consisting of a dermatologist, a specialized nurse and an occupational
physician.
The dermatologist does the allergic-dermatolog
Sponsors
Vrije Universiteit Medisch Centrum
Eligibility
Age
12 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Moderate to severe chronic (>3 months) hand eczema Participants are at least 16 years old Participants are able to complete a Dutch questionnaire
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Systemic treatment of hand eczema Generalized eczema, when hand eczema is not the main issue
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1) Cumulative difference in reduction of clinical scores of hand eczema Measured using the Hand Eczema Severity Index (HECSI) 2) Direct and indirect costs Measured using a questionnaire, filled out every three months | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1) Specific quality of life Measured using the Imapct of chronic Skin Disease on daily Life (ISDL) and the Skindex 2) Clinical scores of hand eczema Measured using the Hand Eczema Area and Severity score (HEAS) and the Photographic Guide 3) Overaal quality of life Measured using the EuroQol 4) Patient satisfactory Measured using the Patient Satisfaction with Occupational Health Services (PSOHQ) | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed