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KMID : 0311120190600070697
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Yonsei Medical Journal
2019 Volume.60 No. 7 p.697 ~ p.699
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Current Status of Patient Education in the Management of Atopic Dermatitis in Korea
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Lee Min-Kyung
Seo Ju-Hee
Chu Howard
Kim Hyun-Jung
Jang Yong-Hyun
Jeong Jae-Won
Yum Hye-Yung
Han Man-Yong
Yoon Ho-Joo
Cho Sang-Heon
Rha Yeong-Ho
Kim Jin-Tack
Park Young-Lip
Seo Seong-Jun
Lee Kwang-Hoon
Park Chang-Ook
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Abstract
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Patient education is important for successful management of atopic dermatitis; however, due to limited time and resources, patient education remains insufficient. This study aimed to investigate the current state of education provided by Korean dermatologists, pediatric allergists, and allergists to patients with atopic dermatitis. A questionnaire survey consisting of items regarding educational programs for patients with atopic dermatitis was conducted via e-mail. In total, 153 participants responded to the questionnaires, and 26.8% indicated that they have had separate educational programs. The workforce involved in the educational program included nurses, residents or fellows, dieticians, pharmacists, and clinical psychologists. Most education protocols addressed the characteristics and natural course of atopic dermatitis and environmental management. Overall, 96.7% of the participants replied that an additional charge is needed for education; moreover, additional assistance from an academic society or association, in the form of medical staff, organized data, and advertisement, is required to develop and provide a well-structured educational program. A standardized education protocol will effectively provide appropriate education for patients with atopic dermatitis. Arrangement of education fees, covered by the National Health Insurance Service, will lead to the establishment of a structured educational program and participation of an additional medical workforce.
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KEYWORD
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Atopic dermatitis, education, Korea, questionnaire survey
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