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Health and Quality of Life Outcomes
Published in: Health and Quality of Life Outcomes 1/2017

Open Access 01-12-2017 | Research

The impact of hyperhidrosis on patients' daily life and quality of life: a qualitative investigation

Authors: P. Kamudoni, B. Mueller, J. Halford, A. Schouveller, B. Stacey, M.S. Salek

Published in: Health and Quality of Life Outcomes | Issue 1/2017

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Abstract

Background

An understanding of the daily life impacts of hyperhidrosis and how patients deal with them, based on qualitative research, is lacking. This study investigated the impact of hyperhidrosis on the daily life of patients using a mix of qualitative research methods.

Methods

Participants were recruited through hyperhidrosis patient support groups such as the Hyperhidrosis Support Group UK. Data were collected using focus groups, interviews and online surveys. A grounded theory approach was used in the analysis of data transcripts. Data were collected from 71 participants, out of an initial 100 individuals recruited.

Results

Seventeen major themes capturing the impacts of hyperhidrosis were identified; these covered all areas of life including daily life, psychological well-being, social life, professional /school life, dealing with hyperhidrosis, unmet health care needs and physical impact.

Conclusions

Psychosocial impacts are central to the overall impacts of hyperhidrosis, cutting across and underlying the limitations experienced in other areas of life.
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Metadata
Title
The impact of hyperhidrosis on patients' daily life and quality of life: a qualitative investigation
Authors
P. Kamudoni
B. Mueller
J. Halford
A. Schouveller
B. Stacey
M.S. Salek
Publication date
01-12-2017
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Health and Quality of Life Outcomes / Issue 1/2017
Electronic ISSN: 1477-7525
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12955-017-0693-x

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