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World J Psychiatry. Oct 19, 2025; 15(10): 106312
Published online Oct 19, 2025. doi: 10.5498/wjp.v15.i10.106312
Published online Oct 19, 2025. doi: 10.5498/wjp.v15.i10.106312
Table 5 Treatment adherence and self-management, mean ± SD
| Indicator | Intervention group (n = 60) | Control group (n = 60) | P value |
| Mean MMAS-8 score at baseline | 5.8 ± 1.4 | 5.7 ± 1.3 | 0.74 |
| Mean MMAS-8 score at 12 months | 7.4 ± 0.8 | 6.1 ± 1.1 | < 0.001 |
| Increase in MMAS-8 score | 1.6 ± 1.0 | 0.4 ± 0.8 | < 0.001 |
| Percentage of patients with high adherence (MMAS-8 ≥ 6) | 85% | 60% | < 0.001 |
| Self-management of medications (%) | 90 | 70 | < 0.001 |
| Adherence to follow-up appointments (%) | 95 | 80 | < 0.001 |
| Implementation of lifestyle changes (%) | 80 | 55 | < 0.001 |
| Correct implementation of skin care protocols (%) | 85 | 60 | < 0.001 |
| Knowledge of disease management (%) | 88 | 65 | < 0.001 |
| Adherence to dietary recommendations (%) | 82 | 58 | < 0.001 |
| Engagement in regular physical activity (%) | 75 | 50 | < 0.001 |
- Citation: Meng YB, Ma YH, Yang Y, Li DD, Zhang RX, Ren CM. Continuous treatment strategies improve psychological status and quality of life in patients with atopic dermatitis. World J Psychiatry 2025; 15(10): 106312
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2220-3206/full/v15/i10/106312.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5498/wjp.v15.i10.106312