Mindfulness as Predictor of Itch Catastrophizing in Patients With Atopic Dermatitis: Results of a Cross-Sectional Questionnaire Study

Itch and worry about itch are predominant symptoms in atopic dermatitis (AD). Mindfulness refers to paying attention a certain way, non-judgementally on purpose. In patients with chronic pain, which shares several similarities itch, significant relationship between pain intensity, mindfulness catastrophizing has been found. The aim of this study was investigate whether intensity related AD patients. Participants receiving treatment for ( n = 155; 58 male; mean age: 46.5 ± 12 years) completed measures itch-related (Itch Cognitions Questionnaire; ICQ) (Comprehensive Inventory Mindfulness; CHIME) during their stay at rehabilitation center Borkum, Germany. addition other variables, average the last 2 weeks assessed by means visual analog scale. A positive found r 0.409; p < 0.01). Moreover, scales “acting awareness,” “accepting non-judgemental orientation,” “non-reactive orientation” were negatively catastrophizing. linear regression analysis revealed that combination awareness” able explain more than 27 % (corrected R 0.274; 0.001) variance Thus, facets associated Psychological interventions aiming increase acting awareness might have buffering effect catastrophizing, turn could lead lower AD. Future RCTs should test hypothesis.