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Atopic Dermatitis: Patient education

Prescribers
Pharmacists

Dermatology, Patient Education

This course by Pedro Mendes-Bastos focuses on the importance of Therapeutic Patient Education (TPE) in managing atopic dermatitis (AD). Dr. Pedro Mendes-Bastos emphasizes the role of TPE, as endorsed by recent European guidelines, as a therapeutic approach alongside conventional treatments. Evidence from studies indicates that TPE can improve patient outcomes by reducing disease severity, enhancing quality of life, and addressing psychological effects such as anxiety and depression. Importantly, TPE is most effective when tailored to individual patient needs, taking into account cultural contexts and specific age groups. While traditional face-to-face workshops are valuable, digital platforms and resources offer promising alternatives for patient education, particularly for those with limited access to healthcare.

The overarching message is that education empowers patients, enhances their engagement in their own  personalized care, and complements medical treatment in improving long-term outcomes.


 English only
  Prescribers, Pharmacists
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Why should I take this course?

  • Address Unmet Patient Needs: Discover how Therapeutic Patient Education (TPE) can help address unmet needs in managing atopic dermatitis by offering personalized education that focuses on individual patient challenges and concerns, enhancing their overall care experience.

  • Enhance Patient Outcomes: Learn how TPE can significantly improve patient outcomes, including reduced disease severity, enhanced quality of life, and better management of psychological effects like anxiety and depression.

  • Leverage Digital Tools for Wider Reach: Explore the use of digital platforms and tools to deliver personalized patient education, providing flexible solutions for those with limited access to healthcare, and ensuring tailored approaches that align with individual needs and circumstances.

  • Incorporate Personalized TPE into Treatment Plans: Understand how to effectively integrate TPE as a personalized therapeutic approach, tailored to each patient’s unique needs, following recent European guidelines alongside conventional treatments.

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Meet your instructor

Dr. Pedro Mendes Bastos

Dr. Pedro Mendes Bastos is a leading dermatologist with a specialized focus on immune-mediated skin diseases. He serves as the Principal Investigator in multicentric clinical trials, working to advance the treatment of these conditions. At Hospital CUF Descobertas, Dr. Bastos is part of the Multidisciplinary Dermatology-Rheumatology Clinic, providing integrated care for patients.


From 2023 to 2026, he represents Portugal as a Board Member of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV). Additionally, Dr. Bastos is a scientific advisor to ADERMAP, the Portuguese Atopic Dermatitis Association, and an active member of key professional groups, including GRAPPA (Group for Research and Assessment of Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis) and GPP (Portuguese Psoriasis Group of the Portuguese Society of Dermatology and Venereology).