Multidisciplinary atopic dermatitis program: A novel approach to managing difficult-to-control atopic dermatitis...

Area of Science:

• Pediatric Dermatology
• Clinical Pharmacy
• Allergy & Immunology

Background:

• Pediatric atopic dermatitis (AD) management can be challenging with single-specialty care.
• Disjointed communication in single-specialty approaches may hinder disease improvement.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the effectiveness of a Multidisciplinary Atopic Dermatitis Program (MADP) for pediatric AD.
• To assess improvements in disease severity and patient-reported outcomes.

Main Methods:

• The MADP involved collaborative, team-based evaluations by dermatology, allergy & immunology, and clinical pharmacy specialists.
• Comprehensive patient education and shared decision-making were integral to the program.
• Objective severity measures and patient-reported outcomes were collected.

Main Results:

• Significant improvements in AD severity were observed by the first follow-up visit.
• Body surface area (BSA) decreased by up to 56%, and pruritus, CLDQI, and POEM scores significantly reduced.
• 72.73% of patients achieved EASI 50 and 47.73% achieved EASI 75.

Conclusions:

• A multidisciplinary approach is effective for treating difficult-to-control pediatric atopic dermatitis.
• The MADP demonstrated success through improved clinician and patient-reported outcomes.