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ArticleAnnals of dermatology2016

Awareness of Atopic Dermatitis and Attitudes toward Different Types of Medical Institutions for Its Treatment among Adult Patients and the Parents of Pediatric Patients: A Survey of 500 Participants.

Nam Kyung Roh, Song Hee Han, Min Jung Kim, Gyeong-Hun Park, Bark-Lynn Lew, Eung Ho Choi, Hyun Chang Ko, Young Lip Park, Sang Wook Son, Young Jun Seo and 3 more

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Article in Annals of dermatology, 2016. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Nam Kyung RohDepartment of Dermatology, Konkuk University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Song Hee HanDepartment of Dermatology, Konkuk University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Min Jung KimDepartment of Dermatology, Konkuk University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Gyeong-Hun ParkDepartment of Dermatology, Dongtan Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University College of Medicine, Hwaseong, Korea.
Bark-Lynn LewDepartment of Dermatology, Kyung Hee University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Eung Ho ChoiDepartment of Dermatology, Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine, Wonju, Korea.
Hyun Chang KoDepartment of Dermatology, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Busan, Korea.
Young Lip ParkDepartment of Dermatology, Soonchunhyang University Bucheon Hospital, Bucheon, Korea.
Sang Wook SonDepartment of Dermatology, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Young Jun SeoDepartment of Dermatology, Chungnam National University College of Medicine, Daejeon, Korea.
Yang Won LeeDepartment of Dermatology, Konkuk University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.; Research Institute of Medical Science, Konkuk University, Seoul, Korea.
Sang Hyun ChoDepartment of Dermatology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.
Chun Wook ParkDepartment of Dermatology, Kangnam Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Konkuk University · KRCatholic University of Korea · KRChungnam National University · KRHallym University Dongtan Sacred Heart Hospital · KRHallym University Kangnam Sacred Heart Hospital · KRKonkuk University Medical Center · KRKorea University · KRKyung Hee University · KRPusan National University · KRSoonchunhyang University · KRYonsei University · KR

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Abstract

backgroundPhysicians can play a crucial role in the knowledge that patients have about a disease and its prognosis. Recently, patients with atopic dermatitis (AD) are increasingly turning from western medicine to oriental herbal medicine. However, their awareness of AD and attitude toward Western medicine and oriental herbal medicine clinics are scarcely reported.

objectiveThe aim of this study was to determine the understanding of AD among patients and their parents and to identify their awareness of and attitude toward Western medicine and oriental herbal medicine as treatments for AD.

methodsAn online questionnaire was administered to 500 consenting respondents with AD (age, 16~49 years) and parents of children with AD (age, 0~15 years).

resultsThe mean percentage of correct answers to questions about AD was 52.54%. A parental history of AD was independently associated with higher respondent's knowledge about the disease and its treatment. The satisfaction with treatment outcomes was highest among patients treated at private clinic of dermatology specialists (49.4%), while lowest among those treated at oriental herbal medicine clinics (38.4%). Many participants were aware that oriental herbal medicine requires a longer treatment period for a cure and does not burden the skin, while steroid phobia was seen in most of participants.

conclusionPhysicians need to educate AD patients and their parents about the disease and its treatment. Misconceptions for Western medicine and oriental herbal medicine among AD patients and parents should be corrected to improve their prognosis.

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Atopic dermatitisAwarenessBehaviorKnowledgeSurveys and questionnaires

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