Chronic Hand Eczema: Clinical Insights, Patient Experience, and Emerging Therapeutics - Episode 5
Impact of CHE on Patient Quality of Life
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An expert discusses how chronic hand eczema (CHE) significantly impacts patients' daily activities and work productivity, as painful symptoms and limitations make routine tasks challenging, while avoidance recommendations are often difficult to implement.
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Patient Impact of CHE
Key Themes:
- Functional limitations: Significant impairment in basic daily activities and professional responsibilities.
- Work productivity: Both presenteeism and absenteeism affect patients' occupational performance.
- Treatment challenges: Difficulty implementing avoidance strategies when exposures are occupationally necessary.
Notable Insights:
Dr Chovatiya described the cycle that patients experience: "Traditional medications, half-hearted avoidance behavior, or impossible-to-follow recommendations for avoidance behavior," highlighting the practical challenges patients face.
