Zusammenfassung
BackgroundAs in other chronic diseases, providing medical information plays akey role in the therapy of atopic eczema. It is already known that information leaflets often do not meet the criteria of evidence-based patient information (EBPI).ObjectiveTherefore, the aim of this study was to examine the quality of information leaflets on atopic eczema.Material and methodsAtotal of 35leaflets were ...
Zusammenfassung
BackgroundAs in other chronic diseases, providing medical information plays akey role in the therapy of atopic eczema. It is already known that information leaflets often do not meet the criteria of evidence-based patient information (EBPI).ObjectiveTherefore, the aim of this study was to examine the quality of information leaflets on atopic eczema.Material and methodsAtotal of 35leaflets were included in the study. They were collected from self-aid groups, from the internet, from general practitioners, from pediatricians and dermatologists as well as from pharmacies in Regensburg. The quality of information provided was assessed using the DISCERN instrument.ResultsAlmost all of the 35patient information leaflets assessed had shortcomings, scoring only mid- or low-point in the analysis. None of the leaflets was of excellent quality. Only three leaflets were estimated to contain good quality information.ConclusionMost of the leaflets did not meet the criteria of evidence-based patient information. In conclusion, there may be alack of quality information about atopic eczema. Improving the existing material and comparing the EBPI standards with the information needs of atopic eczema patients should be topics of future research.
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