Evaluation of atopy schools for parents

Area of Science:

• Dermatology
• Pediatrics
• Health Education

Background:

• Atopic dermatitis is a widespread chronic condition requiring effective patient management strategies.
• Therapeutic education is crucial for improving outcomes in chronic childhood diseases.
• Parental involvement is key to successful atopic dermatitis management.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate parent satisfaction with an educational program for atopic dermatitis.
• To assess the impact of an "Atopy School" on caregiver confidence and disease management.
• To determine the effectiveness of multidisciplinary educational interventions.

Main Methods:

• Utilized e-mail surveys with Likert scale variables to gather parent feedback.
• Conducted workshops within an "Atopy School" framework.
• The educational program consisted of four 4-hour sessions.

Main Results:

• 95% of parents reported satisfaction with the workshops, finding the education useful for disease control.
• 85% were satisfied with the support for managing flare-ups.
• 90% found the information valuable for improving quality of life for children and families.

Conclusions:

• The "Atopy School" empowered caregivers, leading to increased parental satisfaction and confidence.
• Effective therapeutic education improved disease management and enhanced the quality of life for families affected by atopic dermatitis.
• Multidisciplinary educational interventions positively impact atopic dermatitis prognosis.