Neonatal Epidermolysis Bullosa: a clinical practice guideline

Br J Dermatol. 2024 Jan 4:ljae006. doi: 10.1093/bjd/ljae006. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTDEBRA International (DI) is undertaking a long-term initiative to develop Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs) for Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB), to improve the clinical care of people living with EB. Current neonatal care is based on evidence, clinical expertise and trial and error with collaboration between the EB specialist team, parent/carer and patient, and is dependent on the neonate's individual presentation and type of EB. Early intervention based on research and clinical practice, is needed to establish a foundation of knowledge to guide international practitioners to create and improve standards of care and to be able to work effectively with those newly diagnosed with EB. This CPG was created by an international panel with expertise working with persons with EB. The CPG focuses on neonatal care using a systematic review methodology covering four key areas. Diagnosis and parent psychosocial supportHospital management: medical monitoring, wound care, and painFeeding and nutritionDischarge planning and EB Education These four areas highlight the importance of a multidisciplinary team (MDT) approach, to provide a patient-specific holistic care model that incorporates the needs and wishes of the parents/carers. The hospital implementation tool included promotes transfer of theory to clinical practice.PMID:38175636 | DOI:10.1093/bjd/ljae006
Source: The British Journal of Dermatology - Category: Dermatology Authors: Source Type: research