Perceptions on Management of Atopic Dermatitis in Children Under 2 Years by Community Pediatricians: A Focus Group Study
| Autor: | Noor Hamideh, Pooja Venkatesh, Sharon Zhao, Adolfo J. Ariza, Liliana Bolanos, Jonathan Necheles, Anna B. Fishbein |
|---|---|
| Rok vydání: | 2023 |
| Předmět: | |
| Zdroj: | Clinical Pediatrics. :000992282311541 |
| ISSN: | 1938-2707 0009-9228 |
| Popis: | Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a common skin condition and is undertreated in children under 2 years, whom there are no specific guidelines for. We sought to understand barriers to AD treatment and primary care pediatricians’ (PCPs) suggested solutions. We conducted semi-structured focus groups (n = 5) with PCPs (n = 17) on how the undertreatment of AD can be addressed. Data were analyzed using an inductive qualitative approach. Participants noted that the perceived undertreatment of AD in children under 2 years could be explained by topical corticosteroid (TCS) use hesitancy, lack of caregiver adherence to PCP recommendations, and under-documentation of AD in the electronic medical record (EMR). Proposed suggestions for improving AD management included caregiver and PCP education on TCS safety; stepwise management guidelines for this age group; and EMR aids to help document and manage AD. Research is warranted to create and disseminate clinician-friendly AD management guidelines for this age group. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
| Externí odkaz: |
|