What are the limitations of the poem?

While the poem is highly validated, it should not replace clinical judgment. OpiCalc provides the latest evidence-based limitations for the poem to ensure safe bedside use and optimal diagnostic accuracy.

How does the poem compare to other Dermatology scores?

The poem is a gold-standard diagnostic tool. OpiCalc provides side-by-side clinical guidance to help clinicians choose the most specific evidence-based tool for their patient's presentation.

Is the poem free to use?

Yes. OpiCalc provides the poem completely ad-free and optimized for mobile bedside use, ensuring you can calculate medical risk swiftly and without distraction.

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POEM

POEM (Patient-Oriented Eczema Measure): A validated 7-question tool for tracking atopic dermatitis severity from the patient's perspective.

1. Over the last week, on how many days has your skin been itchy because of your eczema?

2. Over the last week, on how many nights has your sleep been disturbed because of your eczema?

3. Over the last week, on how many days has your skin been bleeding because of your eczema?

4. Over the last week, on how many days has your skin been weeping or oozing clear fluid because of your eczema?

5. Over the last week, on how many days has your skin been cracked because of your eczema?

6. Over the last week, on how many days has your skin been flaking off because of your eczema?

7. Over the last week, on how many days has your skin felt dry or rough because of your eczema?

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