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Current practices for pediatric phototherapy: Findings from a cross-sectional study.
Spencer, Riley K; Bartholomew, Erin; Padniewski, Jessica; Bhutani, Tina; Asch, Sarah.
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  • Spencer RK; Department of Dermatology, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA.
  • Bartholomew E; Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine, Midwestern University, Glendale, Arizona, USA.
  • Padniewski J; Department of Dermatology, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA.
  • Bhutani T; Department of Medicine, M Health Fairview Ridges, Burnsville, Minnesota, USA.
  • Asch S; Department of Dermatology, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA.
Pediatr Dermatol ; 41(1): 66-69, 2024.
Article em En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38018915
Phototherapy is broadly utilized for treatment of inflammatory skin conditions affecting pediatric patients. However, there are no specific guidelines or recommendations for implementing phototherapy in pediatric populations leading to variability in treatment procedures. Here, we present findings from a cross-sectional, survey-based study investigating the implementation of phototherapy in pediatric patients across the United States. A total of 39 sites from 19 different states identified via the National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF) Health Care Provider Directory responded. Common practices included a signed informed consent prior to performing phototherapy (86.4%, n = 32), no minimum age requirement for pediatric patients (91.8%, n = 34), the use of Fitzpatrick skin type to determine dosing protocol (100%, n = 37), and allowing parents to accompany their children into the lightbox (65%, n = 20). Our results provide insights into current common practices and themes for further study.
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Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Temas: Geral Base de dados: MEDLINE Assunto principal: Psoríase / Terapia Ultravioleta / Dermatite Atópica Limite: Child / Humans País/Região como assunto: America do norte Idioma: En Revista: Pediatr Dermatol Ano de publicação: 2024 Tipo de documento: Article País de afiliação: Estados Unidos

Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Temas: Geral Base de dados: MEDLINE Assunto principal: Psoríase / Terapia Ultravioleta / Dermatite Atópica Limite: Child / Humans País/Região como assunto: America do norte Idioma: En Revista: Pediatr Dermatol Ano de publicação: 2024 Tipo de documento: Article País de afiliação: Estados Unidos