The Combined Approach to Atopic Eczema Is Educational

The Combined Approach to atopic eczema
is an educational approach

The Combined Approach to atopic eczema informs and explains: it is an educational approach.

The programme of appointments uses:

• Discussion: throughout the programme a two-way exchange of information and ideas aims to motivate successful changes in behaviour.

• An illustrated hand book, in stages: provides a reference for assessment, treatment and follow-up, for discussion in clinic, and for homework.

• Additional drawn and written material:  added to the handbook during clinic discussion customises programme.

• Self-recording: homework requires regular recording of progress in handbook for review in clinic.

• Self-planning, and listing of intentions: clinic discussion is followed by home application of simple principles and writing down of appropriate interventions for particular circumstances.

• Involvement of others: recruiting positive social support outside the clinic clarifies ideas and enhances commitment.

• Website reinforcement: staged online answers to frequently asked questions ensures maximum understanding and success.

• Review and revision throughout: allowing for variation in ability and difficulty, and generating a final personal follow-up plan to maintain behavioural changes.

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