Bridging the Gap: Comparing Patient-Clinician Views on Treatment Goals and Communication in the Management of Atopic Dermatitis Within the Asia–Pacific Region

• DOI: 10.1007/s13555-024-01232-x
• Publication Date: 2024-07-15T15:01:58Z
• Authors: Chia-Yu Chu; Yung Chan; Siriwan Wananukul; Hao Cheng; Nisha Suyien Chan...; Ramesh Bhat; Sang Wook Son; Han-Fang Liao; Sean Gardiner; See-Hwee Yeo; Sophie Bozhi Chen; Qi Qing Ng; Yoko Kataoka
• Keywords: Cross-sectional study; Mainland

It remains unclear how patients with atopic dermatitis (AD) and clinicians perceive the level of patient–clinician communication if there could be potential lapses. This cross-sectional study aims to compare perspectives between AD dermatologists regarding treatment expectations in Asia. Moderate-to-severe practicing were recruited from eight Asia–Pacific territories, including Mainland China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand. Patients completed separate surveys designed elicit their management, perceived communication. also asked about satisfaction whether they prefer additional beyond what was prescribed. Demographic information responses analyzed using descriptive statistics. The reviewed by institutional review board each territory, all participants provided informed consent. A total 1103 271 surveys. Both largely aligned top goals management. However, greater proportions prioritized prevention exacerbation (78.0% versus 47.2%), minimization adverse effects (46.4% 9.1%), improvement mental health (16.0% 4.9%), compared dermatologists. Although observed generally good, 10.9% reported dissatisfaction majority either "very satisfied" or "satisfied" latest acute treatment, but 65.5% still desired treatment. multinational has insights on Asian goals, In general, both satisfactory most aspects. areas have been identified further enhance patient-centered care.