Social Media Follow-up Nursing for Atopic Dermatitis

NCT07142993 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 2022-S-0038
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 100
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This is a randomized controlled study to evaluate the effectiveness of a social media-based (WeChat) networked nursing follow-up intervention compared to conventional nursing care for patients with atopic dermatitis. The study aims to determine the impact of the intervention on itch severity, skin condition, and self-care ability over a 6-month period.

Conditions

Atopic Dermatitis

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Change in Itch Severity

  Measured by the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) for itching. The scale ranges from 0 (no itching) to 10 (very severe itching), where patients rate the most severe itching experienced in the past 24 hours. A higher score indicates more severe itching.

  Baseline, 6 Months

• Change in Self-care Ability

  Measured by the Exercise of Self-Care Agency Scale (ESCA). The scale includes 43 items across four dimensions (self-care skills, self-responsibility, self-concept, and health knowledge). It uses a Likert 5-point scoring system (0 to 4 points). A higher total score indicates stronger self-care ability.

  Baseline, 6 Months

Secondary Outcomes (2)

• Change in Eczema Area and Severity Index (EASI)

  Baseline, 6 Months

• Change in Overall Evaluation Score

  Baseline, 6 Months

Study Arms (2)

Experimental: Social Media-Based Nursing Intervention Group

EXPERIMENTAL

Patients (n=50) received networked follow-up nursing intervention via a popular social media platform (WeChat). This included weekly educational materials, daily Q\&A sessions, personalized care plans, remote monitoring of skin condition via photos, continuous health education, and a peer communication group. This intervention was provided as an adjunct to standard medical care.

Behavioral: Social Media-Based Nursing Intervention

Active Comparator: Conventional Nursing Care Group

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Patients (n=50) received conventional nursing care. This included verbal health education at discharge, distribution of educational materials and a follow-up handbook, and weekly follow-up phone calls from a liaison nurse to assess adherence and provide guidance. This intervention was provided as an adjunct to standard medical care.

Behavioral: Conventional Nursing Care

Interventions

Social Media-Based Nursing Intervention BEHAVIORAL

A structured nursing follow-up program delivered through a WeChat group. The program included regular sharing of educational content (articles, videos), personalized care advice, remote photo-based monitoring by medical staff, and peer support within the group. The intervention was managed by a dedicated team of dermatologists and nurses.

Experimental: Social Media-Based Nursing Intervention Group

Conventional Nursing Care BEHAVIORAL

A standard care follow-up protocol involving verbal education at discharge, provision of printed health materials, and proactive weekly telephone calls to monitor the patient's condition, correct improper self-care actions, and encourage clinic visits if necessary.

Active Comparator: Conventional Nursing Care Group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 20 Years - 60 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Aged 20-60 years;
• Diagnosed according to the Williams diagnostic criteria for atopic dermatitis;
• Signed informed consent.

You may not qualify if:

• Severe, progressive, and uncontrolled major organ or systemic diseases (including cardiovascular, liver, lung, and kidney diseases), other autoimmune diseases, or malignant tumors;
• Pregnant or lactating women;
• Presence of other skin diseases;
• Mental health disorders;
• Previous experience with similar follow-up nursing interventions;
• Severe complications such as infections or allergies.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• The First Hospital of Hebei Medical University: lead

Study Sites (1)

the Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University

Shijiazhuang, Hebei, 050000, China

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Dermatitis, Atopic

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Skin Diseases, Genetic; Genetic Diseases, Inborn; Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities; Dermatitis; Skin Diseases; Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases; Skin Diseases, Eczematous; Hypersensitivity, Immediate; Hypersensitivity; Immune System Diseases

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: SUPPORTIVE CARE
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Principal investigator

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: August 20, 2025
• First Posted: August 27, 2025
• Study Start: May 1, 2022
• Primary Completion: May 1, 2024
• Study Completion: May 1, 2024
• Last Updated: August 27, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-08

Locations

CN (1)