Creation of a Shared Medical Decision-making Tool for Atopic Dermatitis

Hypothesis/Objective : Patient-centered health care and shared decision making are key components of increasing importance which are recommended by the French Haute Autorite de Sante (HAS) and World Health Organization (WHO). In the context of dermatology and atopic dermatitis, European guidelines has promoted an active involvement from both patients and caregivers in therapeutic decisions at all stages to achieve therapeutic success and the Task Force on Atopic Dermatitis (ETFAD) has promoted the setting of treatment goals in a shared decision with the patient. The main objective of this study is to develop and cross culturally validate a tool dedicated to shared-decision in atopic dermatitis that can be used during routine dermatological consultations. The second objective is to better characterize patients seen in this context and to evaluate patients' satisfaction when empowered by shared decision. Method : We aim to develop a SDMt in AD following the recommendations of the International Patient Decision Aid Standards (IPDAS) collaboration. Development will use a multistep approach: 1) identification of priority domains for patients; 2) Selection of domains to be included in the SDMt for AD; and 3) Creation and testing of the SDMt. Participants will be consecutive adult (\>18 years old) patients attending consultation for a AD in medical centres in France (Toulouse, Nantes and Créteil). All participants will provide written consent to participate. The study will be submitted for approbation to the local ethics committees of the University Hospital Centres of Paris and will be conducted according to the Declaration of Helsinki. Step 1: Identification of priority domains for patients Step 2: Selection of domains to be included in the SDMt for AD Step 3: Creation and testing of the SDMt