Optimizing pharmaceutical care for pediatric patients with dermatitis: perspectives of parents and pharmacy staff.

ABSTRACT: Background Atopic dermatitis affects 10-20% of the children worldwide. Unfortunately not all patients who receive treatment have optimal treatment outcomes. Objective To assess the view of parents and pharmacy staff in order to optimize pharmaceutical care for young atopic dermatitis patients. Setting Community pharmacies in the Netherlands. Method We first held an expert panel meeting to determine experts' views on treatment of atopic dermatitis and their suggestions for areas of improvement. This input was used to develop the interview guide. We conducted telephone interviews with parents of children (aged 0-12 years) with atopic dermatitis and face-to-face interviews with pharmacy staff members. All interviews were audiotaped and transcribed verbatim. Transcripts were coded using qualit

SUBMITTER: Koster ES 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6554263 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature