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The impact of epidermolysis bullosa on the family and healthcare practitioners: a scoping review
Author(s) -
Chateau Antoinette V,
Blackbeard David,
Aldous Colleen
Publication year - 2023
Publication title -
international journal of dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.677
H-Index - 93
eISSN - 1365-4632
pISSN - 0011-9059
DOI - 10.1111/ijd.16197
Subject(s) - medicine , epidermolysis bullosa , dermatology , health care , medline , family medicine , economics , economic growth , political science , law
Background Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) is an inherited genodermatosis that results in mucocutaneous fragility. There is a lack of data on the impact of this disease on parents. There are no studies on the impact on siblings and few on healthcare professionals in dealing with this devastating disease. Methods A scoping review was performed using the Arksey and O'Malley and PRISMA‐ScR framework. Twenty‐seven articles were reviewed, and a data‐charting sheet was formulated. Results Parents make great sacrifices and are resilient in caring for their sick children but are at risk of depression. Siblings play a vital role in caring for their siblings, but their needs may be overlooked because the main focus is on the sibling with EB. Healthcare professionals may suffer burnout and compassion fatigue in caring for patients and their families with EB. Conclusion Comprehensive care of the family and the awareness of the challenges experienced by healthcare professionals is essential to the holistic care of a patient with EB.