Topical Corticosteroid Phobia Among Healthcare Professionals Using the TOPICOP Score
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atopic dermatitis, corticophobia, pharmacist, general practitioner, paediatrician, dermatologistAbstract
Corticophobia is a major problem in adherence to therapy. This study examined corticophobia among healthcare professionals using the Topical Corticosteroid Phobia (TOPICOP) questionnaire. The TOPICOP questionnaire was adapted for use with professionals (TOPICOP-P). Four groups of professionals: pharmacists, paediatricians, general practitioners and dermatologists were observed. The mean global TOPICOP score was 41.9???14.9%. Pharmacists had the highest scores for corticophobia: a global score of 48.5???13.9%, followed by general practitioners, 46.0???13.5%, paediatricians 39.7???14.5%, and dermatologists 32.3???12.1%. Overall, there was a statistically significant difference in the mean score between the 4 groups (p?<?0.05). In conclusion, there is prominent corticophobia among healthcare professionals, especially among pharmacists and general practitioners, which is probably based on insufficient knowledge of topical corticosteroids. In order to improve patient compliance, re-education of healthcare providers is suggested.Downloads
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