Outcome
Type |
Measure |
Description |
Time frame |
Safety issue |
Primary |
Study 1: The incidence of Alopecia Areata |
The incidence of Alopecia areata within the study cohort during the study period |
Overall during 2009-2018 inclusive |
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Primary |
Study 1: The incidence of Alopecia Areata stratified by sociodemographic factors |
This will comprise of the incidence of Alopecia Areata over the study period, by age group, gender, ethnicity, and Social Economic Status. |
Overall during 2009-2018 inclusive |
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Primary |
Study 1:The annual rate of primary care visits for people with Alopecia Areata. |
The annual rate of visits to primary care for any reason within one year of diagnosis. |
Within one year of diagnosis of Alopecia Areata |
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Primary |
Study 1: Secondary care dermatology service utilisation |
The percent of people reviewed in secondary care dermatology services within one year of diagnosis of Alopecia Areata |
Within one year of diagnosis of Alopecia Areata |
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Primary |
Study 2: The prevalence of common mental health conditions in adult patients diagnosed with Alopecia Areata at the time of diagnosis |
Prevalence of common mental health conditions (depressive episodes, recurrent depressive disorder and anxiety disorder) in adult patients diagnosed with Alopecia Areata in a contemporary real-world population compared with matched controls. |
At the time of diagnosis in all patients diagnosed with Alopecia Areata 2009-2018 inclusive |
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Primary |
Study 2: Describe the incidence of common mental health conditions in adult patients with Alopecia Areata |
Incidence of common mental health conditions (depressive episodes, recurrent depressive disorder and anxiety disorder) in adult patients with Alopecia Areata in a contemporary real-world population compared with matched controls. |
Within two years of diagnosis of Alopecia Areata |
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Primary |
Study 2: Describe the mental health medication treatment burden of adult patients diagnosed with Alopecia Areata. |
This will comprise of the number of medications used to treat mental health conditions in patients diagnoses with Alopecia Areata. Antidepressant medication classes to be examined comprise; selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and related medications (serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs)), tricyclic antidepressants and related medications (tetracyclic antidepressant), and monoamine oxidase inhibitors. Anxiolytic medications to be examined comprise all benzodiazepines and other related medications indicated for use in anxiety states. |
Within two years of diagnosis of Alopecia Areata |
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Primary |
Study 2: Number of patients diagnosed with Alopecia Areata receiving mental health psychological intervention. |
This will comprise of the number of psychological interventions used to treat mental health conditions in patients diagnoses with Alopecia Areata. Psychological interventions comprise of counselling, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and psychotherapy. |
Within two years of diagnosis of Alopecia Areata |
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Primary |
Study 3: Describe the prevalence of atopic and autoimmune conditions in adult patients diagnosed with Alopecia Areata at the time of diagnosis |
Prevalence of atopic and autoimmune conditions in adult patients diagnosed with Alopecia Areata in a contemporary real-world population at diagnosis compared with matched controls. |
At the time of diagnosis in all patients diagnosed with Alopecia Areata 2009-2018 inclusive |
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Primary |
Study 3: Describe the incidence of atopic and autoimmune conditions in adult patients with Alopecia Areata. |
Incidence of atopic and autoimmune conditions in adult patients with Alopecia Areata in a contemporary real-world population compared with matched controls. |
Within five years of Alopecia Areata diagnosis |
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Primary |
Study 4: The incidence of a composite of common infections in adult patients with Alopecia Areata |
Incidence of a composite of any common infection (composite comprising a diagnosis of: upper and lower respiratory tract infection, pneumonia, acute bronchitis, influenza, skin infection, urinary tract infection, genital infections, gastrointestinal infection, herpes simplex and herpes zoster) in adult patients with Alopecia Areata in a contemporary real-world population compared with matched controls. |
Within five years of Alopecia Areata diagnosis |
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Primary |
Study 4: The incidence of a composite of viral infections in adult patients with Alopecia Areata |
Incidence of a composite of any viral infection (composite comprising a diagnosis of: influenza, herpes simplex and herpes zoster infections, bronchitis, and any upper respiratory tract infections specifically coded as being viral) in adult patients with Alopecia Areata in a contemporary real-world population compared with matched controls. |
Within five years of Alopecia Areata diagnosis |
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Secondary |
Study 1: Adjusted incidence rate ratios of Alopecia Areata within England by geographic region. |
By region across England. |
Overall during 2009-2018 inclusive |
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Secondary |
Study 2: Prevalence (percentage) of common mental health conditions (depressive episodes, recurrent depressive disorder and anxiety disorder), by socio-demographic factors, in adult patients diagnosed with Alopecia Areata. |
By age group, gender, ethnicity, and Social Economic Status. |
At the time of diagnosis in all patients diagnosed with Alopecia Areata 2009-2018 inclusive |
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Secondary |
Study 2: Describe the burden of 'sick days' in adult patients diagnosed with Alopecia Areata relating to mental health conditions. |
Sick days will be indicated by the issuing of Med 3 certification from primary care (Statement of Fitness for Work) certification. |
Within one year of diagnosis of Alopecia Areata |
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Secondary |
Study 2: Describe the prevalence of unemployment in adult patients diagnosed with Alopecia Areata. |
Unemployment will be identified using Read codes relating to unemployment recorded in the clinical record or the issuing of an Incapacity Benefit (IB113) or Employment and Support Allowance (ESA113) form. |
Within one year of diagnosis of Alopecia Areata |
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Secondary |
Study 4: The incidence of upper respiratory tract infection in adult patients with Alopecia Areata |
Incidence of any recorded diagnosis of upper respiratory tract infection in adult patients with Alopecia Areata in a contemporary real-world population compared with matched controls. |
Within five years of Alopecia Areata diagnosis |
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Secondary |
Study 4: The incidence of lower respiratory tract infection in adult patients with Alopecia Areata |
Incidence of any recorded diagnosis of lower respiratory tract infection in adult patients with Alopecia Areata in a contemporary real-world population compared with matched controls. |
Within five years of Alopecia Areata diagnosis |
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Secondary |
Study 4: The incidence of influenza infection in adult patients with Alopecia Areata |
Incidence of any recorded diagnosis of influenza or influenza-like illness (where direct swab confirmed diagnosis is not performed) in adult patients with Alopecia Areata in a contemporary real-world population compared with matched controls. |
Within five years of Alopecia Areata diagnosis |
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Secondary |
Study 4: The incidence of acute bronchitis in adult patients with Alopecia Areata |
Incidence of any recorded diagnosis of acute bronchitis in adult patients with Alopecia Areata in a contemporary real-world population compared with matched controls. |
Within five years of Alopecia Areata diagnosis |
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Secondary |
Study 4: The incidence of pneumonia in adult patients with Alopecia Areata |
Incidence of any recorded diagnosis of pneumonia in adult patients with Alopecia Areata in a contemporary real-world population compared with matched controls. |
Within five years of Alopecia Areata diagnosis |
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Secondary |
Study 4: The incidence of gastrointestinal infection in adult patients with Alopecia Areata |
Incidence of any recorded diagnosis of gastrointestinal infection in adult patients with Alopecia Areata in a contemporary real-world population compared with matched controls. |
Within five years of Alopecia Areata diagnosis |
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Secondary |
Study 4: The incidence of stool confirmed gastrointestinal infection in adult patients with Alopecia Areata |
Incidence of any recorded diagnosis of gastrointestinal infection confirmed by stool culture or microscopy results (or other microbiological diagnosis confirmation) in adult patients with Alopecia Areata in a contemporary real-world population compared with matched controls. |
Within five years of Alopecia Areata diagnosis |
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Secondary |
Study 4: The incidence of skin infection in adult patients with Alopecia Areata |
Incidence of any recorded diagnosis of skin infection in adult patients with Alopecia Areata in a contemporary real-world population compared with matched controls. |
Within five years of Alopecia Areata diagnosis |
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Secondary |
Study 4: The incidence of urinary tract infection in adult patients with Alopecia Areata |
Incidence of any recorded diagnosis of urinary tract infection in adult patients with Alopecia Areata in a contemporary real-world population compared with matched controls. |
Within five years of Alopecia Areata diagnosis |
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Secondary |
Study 4: The incidence of genital infection in adult patients with Alopecia Areata |
Incidence of any recorded diagnosis of genital infection in adult patients with Alopecia Areata in a contemporary real-world population compared with matched controls. |
Within five years of Alopecia Areata diagnosis |
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Secondary |
Study 4: The incidence of herpes zoster infection in adult patients with Alopecia Areata |
Incidence of any recorded diagnosis of herpes zoster infection in adult patients with Alopecia Areata in a contemporary real-world population compared with matched controls. |
Within five years of Alopecia Areata diagnosis |
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Secondary |
Study 4: The incidence of herpes simplex infection in adult patients with Alopecia Areata |
Incidence of any recorded diagnosis of herpes simplex infection in adult patients with Alopecia Areata in a contemporary real-world population compared with matched controls. |
Within five years of Alopecia Areata diagnosis |
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