Long term effects of digital education among healthcare professionals in paediatric dermatology: Opportunities for improving care.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Topical corticosteroids (TCS) are the cornerstone of treatment for patients with atopic dermatitis (AD). Unfortunately, anxiety and misplaced beliefs on TCS, known as corticophobia, is common among health care professionals (HCPs) and could influence their practices, resulting in suboptimal patient care.

Objectives

To investigate the effects of digital education (DE) on the knowledge of TCS, practices and corticophobia among HCPs in paediatric dermatology.

Methods

HCPs registered for an interactive online masterclass on paediatric dermatology including the treatment of AD and TCS were invited to participate in a survey on knowledge of TCS, self-reported practices and corticophobia. Corticophobia was measured using the TOPICOP-P questionnaire (range: 0%-100%

SUBMITTER: Ragamin A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9435444 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature