Continuous treatment strategies improve psychological status and quality of life in patients with atopic dermatitis

Table 4 Social functioning assessment, mean ± SD

Indicator	Intervention group (n = 60)	Control group (n = 60)	P value
Mean total SDSS score at baseline	7.2 ± 1.8	7.1 ± 1.9	0.81
Mean total SDSS score at 12 months	2.8 ± 1.1	4.5 ± 1.4	< 0.001
Reduction in total SDSS score	4.4 ± 1.5	2.6 ± 1.3	< 0.001
Percentage of patients with improved social engagement (%)	82	55	< 0.001
Social activities score	3.0 ± 1.0	5.0 ± 1.2	< 0.001
Interpersonal relationships score	2.5 ± 1.0	4.0 ± 1.3	< 0.001
Work performance score	2.8 ± 1.1	4.2 ± 1.4	< 0.001
Family life score	2.7 ± 1.0	4.0 ± 1.2	< 0.001
Additional indicators
PMHS-C	3.5 ± 0.5	2.8 ± 0.6	< 0.001
Social support score	8.0 ± 1.5	6.5 ± 1.8	< 0.001
Community participation score	7.5 ± 1.2	5.8 ± 1.5	< 0.001
Psychological resilience score	8.2 ± 1.3	6.8 ± 1.6	< 0.001

SDSS: Social Disability Screening Schedule; PMHS-C: Positive Mental Health score.