A survey to assess use patterns and perceptions of efficacy of eczema action plans among pediatric dermatologists

Pediatric Dermatology
Thomas StringerVikash S Oza

Abstract

Eczema action plans (EAPs) are written, customizable documents that guide patients through the self-management of atopic dermatitis. Here, we distributed a survey regarding the use patterns and perceptions of eczema action plans to 1068 members of the Society for Pediatric Dermatology and received 87 responses. Although a strong majority of respondents endorsed the ability of EAPs to improve adherence (79%) and improve prevention and/or management of flares (70%), reported rates of EAP editing or provision sharply decline from initial to follow-up visits (61%-33%). The development of a standardized, low-literacy web-based tool could improve the efficacy of EAPs for patients and physicians by improving comprehensibility and retention.

References

Aug 27, 2010·The Journal of Investigative Dermatology·Tatyana E ShawEric L Simpson

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Jul 6, 2020·International Journal of Medical Informatics·Mark G EllimanDaryl R Cheng

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