Dermatol. praxi. 2018;12(3):108-110 | DOI: 10.36290/der.2018.039
Importance of adherence in treating atopic dermatitis
- Nemocnice s poliklinikou Nový Jičín, a. s. – ambulance pro atopický ekzém
Atopic dermatitis is a very widespread disease affecting each age category. In addition to choosing the right therapy, establishingan adequate degree of patient compliance plays a substantial role in successful treatment. Experience shows that only half ofpatients comply with the physician’s recommendations. A patient’s willingness to follow the physician’s instructions can occuron several levels. The highest form is adherence which guarantees the highest degree of agreement between physician andpatient. Failure to cooperate reduces the therapeutic outcome and increases the costs due to unnecessary medication changeand ordering further needless tests. The author summarizes his view of the necessary steps in this respect.
Keywords: atopic dermatitis, adherence, compliance, persistence, Scoring Atopic Dermatitis index
Received: June 18, 2019; Accepted: June 26, 2019; Prepublished online: June 26, 2019; Published: October 10, 2018 Show citation
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