Therapeutic education in atopic dermatitis: A position paper from the International Eczema Council
| Autor: | Lawrence F. Eichenfield, Peter A. Lio, Ayan Kusari, Sébastien Barbarot, Allison M. Han, Mette Deleuran, Danielle Marcoux, Audrey Nosbaum, Jean-François Stalder |
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| Rok vydání: | 2021 |
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medicine.medical_specialty
IEC International Eczema Council TPE Disease Therapeutic education corticosteroids Patient satisfaction Quality of life Disease severity Therapeutic patient education medicine eczema action plan IEC e-learning Skin QOL atopic dermatitis business.industry EAP eczema action plan Prevention AD Atopic dermatitis AD atopic dermatitis pruritus therapeutic education medicine.disease therapeutic patient education EAP QOL quality of life quality of life Family medicine Position paper Original Article eczema TPE therapeutic patient education business International Eczema Council |
| Zdroj: | JAAD International |
| Popis: | Background Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic, inflammatory skin disease that affects as many as 12.5% of children aged 0-17 years and 3% of the adult population. In the United States, 31.6 million children and adults are estimated to be living with AD. Objective Therapeutic patient education (TPE) has proven its value in the management of chronic diseases for which adherence to therapy is suboptimal. This article explores experts' opinions and treatment practices to determine if TPE is a recommended and effective method for treating AD. Methods Forty-two (51%) of 82 Councilors and Associates of the International Eczema Council (IEC), an international group with expertise in AD, responded to an electronic survey on TPE and AD. Results Most respondents (97.5%) agreed that TPE should play an important role in the management of AD. Many respondents (82.9%) believed that all patients with AD, regardless of disease severity, could benefit from TPE. Limitations The International Eczema Council survey lacks specific information on AD severity. Conclusions Publications have shown the positive effect of TPE on the course of the disease, the prevention of complications, and the autonomy and quality of patient life. Survey respondents agreed that TPE can improve the quality of patient care and patient satisfaction with care. |
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