Promoting patient-centred care in the management of allergic rhinitis in Asia-Pacific countries.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Allergic rhinitis (AR) has a high burden of disease in the Asia-Pacific region (APAC). Although guidelines provide recommendations regarding the diagnosis and treatment of AR, it is increasingly being recognised that there are gaps in their implementation. Patient-centred care involves accounting for the specific needs and desires of patients as well as including the patient in the decision-making process, and this may provide a means to reduce these gaps and consequently the burden of AR.

Methods

A group of 11 experts in immunology and otorhinolaryngology from APAC provided information regarding their practices and experiences in the management of AR through an online survey. The group then discussed the barriers and solutions for the implementation of patient-ce

SUBMITTER: Chantaphakul H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11388691 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature