A Questionnaire Survey for Proper Education of Atopic Dermatitis / 대한피부과학회지
Korean Journal of Dermatology
;
: 329-336, 2017.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-136707
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Therapeutic education is important for successful management of atopic dermatitis (AD).OBJECTIVE:
To provide effective therapeutic education, clear common misunderstandings, and answer questions regarding AD among patients and caregivers.METHODS:
A questionnaire survey was conducted for patients and caregivers who visited the Department of Dermatology at Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea, regarding the course, etiology, and management of AD.RESULTS:
Among the 327 subjects who participated in the study, only 35.2% were aware of the natural course of AD, which usually improves with age. Many subjects (53.2%) misinterpret AD relapse as resistance to topical steroids. We found that 87.8% of subjects were under the impression that improvement in a patient's immunity can improve the symptoms of AD. Dietary restriction was considered an essential management strategy, and 59.0% of subjects agreed to delay the initiation of weaning foods. Most subjects did not have accurate information about cleansing methods, and 30.9% of subjects reported that they used only water without any cleanser. We noted that 47.5% of subjects obtained information regarding AD from medical doctors who they considered the most reliable sources (82.5%). Subjects preferred printed materials (41.3%) over seminars or video-clips to obtain educational information.CONCLUSION:
Therapeutic education regarding the course, etiology, and management of AD using printed materials put together by physicians would be a valuable tool for the effective management of AD. Institutional support such as educational programs covered by the National Health Insurance Service is required.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Recurrence
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Steroids
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Weaning
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Water
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Caregivers
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Dermatitis, Atopic
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Dermatology
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Education
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Seoul
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Korea
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Korean Journal of Dermatology
Year:
2017
Type:
Article
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