Publication - 2025Mapping the Vitiligo Patient Journey: From Awareness to Treatment or Coping Strategies

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Dermatology encompasses over 3,000 diseases, yet comprehensive data on patient experiences from onset to treatment remain limited. Traditional patient journey maps often oversimplify chronic conditions like vitiligo, failing to capture their non-linear and cyclical nature. Affecting up to 2% of the global population, vitiligo presents unique challenges despite advancements in treatment.

The Vitiligo Patient Journey Map (VPJM) was developed to address this gap, providing a structured framework that identifies key touchpoints and decision-making moments in care. Grounded in mixed-methods research, VPJM aims to enhance clinical practice, empower patients, and inform policy for a more patient-centered approach.

Front. Rehabil. Sci., Sec. Human Functioning Sciences, Vol 5 - 2024. Published on January 7, 2025

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Yan Valle, Torello Lotti , Shahnawaz Towheed, Julia Sigova



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