Current practices for pediatric phototherapy: Findings from a cross-sectional study.
Pediatr Dermatol
; 41(1): 66-69, 2024.
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-38018915
ABSTRACT
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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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Psoríase
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Terapia Ultravioleta
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Dermatite Atópica
Limite:
Child
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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