From Itch to Access: Psychodermatological Care Challenges and the Promise of Telehealth DOI Open Access

Julia Rümmelein,

Christiane Brockes,

Christian Greis

et al.

Journal of Clinical Medicine, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 14(6), P. 1993 - 1993

Published: March 15, 2025

Background/Objectives: Pruritus is a prominent symptom of chronic inflammatory skin diseases and significantly affects quality life. Psychological stress can exacerbate pruritus worsen conditions, yet psychological aspects are often insufficiently addressed in clinical routine. While psychodermatological treatments becoming more available German-speaking countries, they mostly confined to specialized clinics, limiting access for many patients. This study aims explore the unmet needs patients with regions assess potential role telemedicine bridging existing care gaps. Methods: Patients were invited via Network People Autoimmune Diseases participate free video consultations licensed psychotherapist. Quantitative data on disease, pruritus, distress analyzed alongside qualitative feedback from surveys. Results: Of 174 individuals who received newsletter, 124 opened it, 16 engaged scheduling link. Over one month, five (mean age 40.4 years, all female) participated consultations. All had under dermatological but felt treated by approaches alone. Barriers multimodal included lack awareness, distance long waiting times. Three participants reported an average intensity 75/100 Visual Analog Scale (VAS). factors identified as significant contributors participants. Post-consultation, 4/5 completed survey, reporting high levels (average 74/100 VAS) favoring online or hybrid treatment options. Conclusions: Dermatological alone fails address diseases. These findings emphasize need integrated treatment, offering valuable avenue improve foster interdisciplinary collaboration.

Language: Английский

Depression and anxiety in patients with atopic dermatitis DOI
Jennifer LeBovidge, Lynda C. Schneider

Annals of Allergy Asthma & Immunology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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From Itch to Access: Psychodermatological Care Challenges and the Promise of Telehealth DOI Open Access

Julia Rümmelein,

Christiane Brockes,

Christian Greis

et al.

Journal of Clinical Medicine, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 14(6), P. 1993 - 1993

Published: March 15, 2025

Background/Objectives: Pruritus is a prominent symptom of chronic inflammatory skin diseases and significantly affects quality life. Psychological stress can exacerbate pruritus worsen conditions, yet psychological aspects are often insufficiently addressed in clinical routine. While psychodermatological treatments becoming more available German-speaking countries, they mostly confined to specialized clinics, limiting access for many patients. This study aims explore the unmet needs patients with regions assess potential role telemedicine bridging existing care gaps. Methods: Patients were invited via Network People Autoimmune Diseases participate free video consultations licensed psychotherapist. Quantitative data on disease, pruritus, distress analyzed alongside qualitative feedback from surveys. Results: Of 174 individuals who received newsletter, 124 opened it, 16 engaged scheduling link. Over one month, five (mean age 40.4 years, all female) participated consultations. All had under dermatological but felt treated by approaches alone. Barriers multimodal included lack awareness, distance long waiting times. Three participants reported an average intensity 75/100 Visual Analog Scale (VAS). factors identified as significant contributors participants. Post-consultation, 4/5 completed survey, reporting high levels (average 74/100 VAS) favoring online or hybrid treatment options. Conclusions: Dermatological alone fails address diseases. These findings emphasize need integrated treatment, offering valuable avenue improve foster interdisciplinary collaboration.

Language: Английский

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