Educational measures for children with neurodermatitis and their parents

Childhood atopic dermatitis (AD) is a common disease with prevalence rates still increasing. its chronic course with frequent relapses puts a special burden on both children and their parents. To maximise positive long-term o utcome in the management of AD it is important to support parents in dealin g with the chronic condition of their child in addition to treating symptom s. The present article gives an overview on published programs for the educ ation for parents and children with AD. Results of the evaluation of the Be rlin parent education program are presented. Design of the current multicen tre study "Modellprojekt Neurodermitisschulung" as well as aims, contents, and structure of the educational program are presented.