Exploring patient journeys through acne healthcare: a patient perspective.

Cristina Maria Nogueira da Costa SantosEsther TjinRieke DriessenHans VehofPeter van de Kerkhof

Published in: The Journal of dermatological treatment (2021)

Mapping the patient journeys contributed to a better understanding of the gap between professional guidelines and the experiences of patients. Identifying these areas of care implies that there is potential to bring acne care services more in line with the patients' needs. Further research is recommended; for example by comparing the clinical treatment outcomes of multiple sequences of caregivers.

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