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Mapping the Vitiligo Patient Journey: From Awareness to Treatment or Coping Strategies
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
Yan Valle, Torello Lotti , Shahnawaz Towheed, Julia Sigova
FAQOther Questions
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Though it is not always easy to treat vitiligo, there is much to be gained by clearly understanding the diagnosis, the future implications, treatment options and their outcomes.
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