Multidisciplinary management of chronic atopic dermatitis in children and adolescents: a prospective pilot study

Needs and preferences of patients regarding atopic dermatitis care in the era of new therapeutic options: a qualitative study

“…Studies assessing the implementation of supportive care for children with AD and their families have revealed positive results. Although applied interventions require further development, this could guide a more general implementation of supportive care [ 25 – 28 ].…”

The transition to independence and adult care for women with Turner syndrome: Current status and priorities of 1338 women and parents

“…These findings suggest several opportunities for improving how lifelong patient‐centered care is delivered. While there is often a focus by providers and healthcare systems in creating multidisciplinary clinics to improve care (Boesch et al, 2018; DeVries et al, 2020; Leong et al, 2020; Shankar & Backeljauw, 2018; Terry et al, 2020), both parents and women reported that flexibility in scheduling, having one provider to oversee their care, and the time commitment for appointments were comparatively more important. Considering these priorities, an innovative approach to delivering care may be increasing the utilization of virtual visits to increase flexibility.…”

Atopic Dermatitis: Disease Features, Therapeutic Options, and a Multidisciplinary Approach

“…Overall, the current approach to patient management and the treatment of AD is costly and complex for doctors, patients and their families, and society [ 68 ]. This is partly due to the fact that many AD patients have various concomitant disease-related issues that sometimes overlap, meaning specialists from various occupations are often involved in coordinated therapy regimens, such as psychologists, ear–nose–throat specialists, pulmonologists, allergologists, immunologists, nutritionists, pediatricians, gastroenterologists, and psychiatrists (when necessary) ( Figure 3 ) ( Table 2 ) [ 9 , 85 , 86 , 87 , 88 , 89 , 90 , 91 , 92 , 93 ]. Therapy usually involves medical evaluations and management, patient education and nursing care, psychological support, and nutritional consultations, which are organized through specific programs and structured educational groups [ 85 , 86 , 87 ].…”

“…This is partly due to the fact that many AD patients have various concomitant disease-related issues that sometimes overlap, meaning specialists from various occupations are often involved in coordinated therapy regimens, such as psychologists, ear–nose–throat specialists, pulmonologists, allergologists, immunologists, nutritionists, pediatricians, gastroenterologists, and psychiatrists (when necessary) ( Figure 3 ) ( Table 2 ) [ 9 , 85 , 86 , 87 , 88 , 89 , 90 , 91 , 92 , 93 ]. Therapy usually involves medical evaluations and management, patient education and nursing care, psychological support, and nutritional consultations, which are organized through specific programs and structured educational groups [ 85 , 86 , 87 ]. For example, since “corticophobia” is common among patients with AD and parents of children with AD, educational programs on the effects and side effects of topical corticosteroids can help patients overcome their hesitation in seeking treatment, thus improving their condition and quality of life.…”

“…In other words, it positively impacts the patient’s condition and outcome (disease severity, itch), and it also has a positive influence on family quality of life while at the same time making more efficient use of dermatology healthcare resources, reducing the economic burden on both patients and society. Current literature data clearly show that a multidisciplinary approach is indeed possible and necessary and that it provides the best outcome in the end for those living with AD [ 85 , 86 , 87 ]. Therefore, the multidisciplinary approach should be included in the universal guidelines for AD management, as has already been done in some countries.…”