Current Status of Patient Education in the Management of Atopic Dermatitis in Korea
10.3349/ymj.2019.60.7.694
- Author:
Min Kyung LEE
1
;
Ju Hee SEO
;
Howard CHU
;
Hyunjung KIM
;
Yong Hyun JANG
;
Jae Won JEONG
;
Hye Yung YUM
;
Man Yong HAN
;
Ho Joo YOON
;
Sang Heon CHO
;
Yeong Ho RHA
;
Jin Tack KIM
;
Young Lip PARK
;
Seong Jun SEO
;
Kwang Hoon LEE
;
Chang Ook PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, Severance Hospital, Cutaneous Biology Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. copark@yuhs.ac
- Publication Type:Brief Communication
- Keywords:
Atopic dermatitis;
education;
Korea;
questionnaire survey
- MeSH:
Dermatitis, Atopic;
Education;
Electronic Mail;
Fees and Charges;
Humans;
Korea;
Medical Staff;
National Health Programs;
Nutritionists;
Patient Education as Topic;
Pharmacists;
Psychology
- From:Yonsei Medical Journal
2019;60(7):694-699
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
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.
