• To improve your knowledge of atopic eczema and its prescribed treatment regimens
• To enhance your awareness of the challenges encountered in the self-management of atopic eczema
• To read about strategies nurses can use to support families to self-manage atopic eczema successfully
Atopic eczema is common in childhood and can continue into adulthood. Adherence to treatment is a significant factor in its effective management, but the complexity of treatment regimens can make adherence challenging. Additionally, living with the condition can have adverse psychosocial consequences for young people in particular. This article discusses treatment regimens for moderate-to-severe atopic eczema and some of the challenges encountered by children, young people and families in self-managing the condition. The authors discuss strategies that can support families to achieve optimal self-management, namely online support tools, written action plans and nurse-led eczema clinics.
Nursing Children and Young People. 36, 5, 30-35. doi: 10.7748/ncyp.2024.e1478
Peer reviewThis article has been subject to open peer review and checked for plagiarism using automated software
Correspondence Conflict of interestNone declared
Williams E, Lakkiss S (2024) Supporting children, young people and families to self-manage atopic eczema. Nursing Children and Young People. doi: 10.7748/ncyp.2024.e1478
Published online: 22 January 2024
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