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Development of Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Standard Treatment Workflows for Skin Diseases: A Step
Ananta Khurana1, Ashoo Grover2, Deepika Pandhi3
1Department of Dermatology STDs and Leprosy, Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, and Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.
Background:
Skin conditions form a major bulk of diseases in the community. With a disproportionately low number of dermatologists in the country, and a greatly unequal distribution between urban versus rural areas, ineffective treatment and mismanagement of skin conditions are, however, commonplace.
Objective:
To develop standard treatment workflows (STWs) for certain skin diseases for use by clinicians at primary, secondary, and tertiary care centers.
Methodology:
Seven members, from various academic institutes across the country, were selected for formulation of the STWs. They were provided logistic and technical support by the ICMR, Department of Health Research (DHR), and WHO India office. Multiple rounds of online and physical discussions were performed to identify topics that would be most useful in the management of skin diseases for the health care personnel (HCP) and subsequently to frame the STW content.
Results:
The selected diseases included acne and rosacea, alopecia, bacterial skin infections, cutaneous adverse drug reactions, dermatophytosis, eczema/dermatitis, immunobullous dermatoses, psoriasis, scabies, varicella and herpes, vitiligo, and urticaria. There was one separate module on rational use of topical corticosteroids. The STWs for these conditions have been finalised and are available as physical posters in health centers and can also be accessed online and through mobile applications.
Conclusion:
Thirteen STW modules have been prepared with a view to optimize management of skin diseases at various levels of health care system of the country.
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