[Medical rehabilitation in dermatology : Goals, program content, and application process]. / Medizinische Rehabilitation in der Dermatologie : Ziele, Inhalte und Antragstellung.

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: Medical rehabilitation plays an important role in the management of patients with chronic dermatoses and dermato-oncological diseases. OBJECTIVES: Which dermatological indications qualify for a medical rehabilitation? What forms need to be completed for a successful application? Which treatments are provided and what are goals to be accomplished during dermatological rehabilitation? MATERIALS AND METHODS: Evaluation of current guidelines, directives, and recommendations as well as exemplary reviews. RESULTS: Dermato-oncological diseases and every chronic dermatological disease that is associated with a limitation of body functions and structures, activity and participation is eligible for medical rehabilitation. They include need, ability to absolve a rehabilitation, and a favorable prognosis. Treatments range from therapy of the underlying dermatological condition to interdisciplinary treatment of comorbidities with the aim of restoring functional health. CONCLUSIONS: Medical rehabilitation follows a holistic approach and represents a significant addition to outpatient and acute inpatient care, often leading to a long-term improvement in clinical outcome, participation, and activity.