Patch test informed consent form: position statement by European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology Task Force on Contact Dermatitis
Balato A, Scala E, Ayala F, Bauer A, Crepy MN, Goncalo M, Johansen JD, John SM, Rustemeyer T, Wagner N, Wilkinson M, Gimenez-Arnau A (2021)
Publication Type: Journal article
Publication year: 2021
Journal
DOI: 10.1111/jdv.17483
Abstract
Background To our knowledge, an international consensus is lacking regarding the development of an adequate informed consent form for a patch test (PT) and the information that should be included in such document. Objectives The aim of the study was to reach a consensus on the specific points that need to be addressed in a PT consent form. Methods A Delphi survey, comprising 2 rounds and 1 final discussion, was used to gather and analyse data, which was conducted over the Internet. Each statement that reached a consensus with the respondents (9 expert dermatologists from Europe) was defined as a median consensus score (MED) of >= 7 and agreement among panelists as an interquartile range (IQR) of <= 3. All study participants were members of the EADV task force on contact dermatitis. Results The expert panel addressed several topics that should be included in an informed consent form for a PT: introduction, preparation for PT, testing procedure, allowed activities, adverse events and additional authorizations. Conclusions Our results assess recommendations regarding points to be contained in an informed consent form for a PR. Future actions towards standardization and harmonization of this specific consent form are needed.
Involved external institutions
Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II
Italy (IT)
Karolinska Institute
Sweden (SE)
Technische Universität Dresden
Germany (DE)
Hôpital Hôtel-Dieu, APHP
France (FR)
Universidade de Coimbra
Portugal (PT)
University of Copenhagen
Denmark (DK)
Universität Osnabrück
Germany (DE)
Amsterdam University Medical Centers (Amsterdam UMC) / Amsterdam Universitair Medische Centra
Netherlands (NL)
Chapel Allerton Hospital
United Kingdom (GB)
Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB) / Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Spain (ES)
Italy (IT)
Karolinska Institute
Sweden (SE)
Technische Universität Dresden
Germany (DE)
Hôpital Hôtel-Dieu, APHP
France (FR)
Universidade de Coimbra
Portugal (PT)
University of Copenhagen
Denmark (DK)
Universität Osnabrück
Germany (DE)
Amsterdam University Medical Centers (Amsterdam UMC) / Amsterdam Universitair Medische Centra
Netherlands (NL)
Chapel Allerton Hospital
United Kingdom (GB)
Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB) / Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Spain (ES)
How to cite
APA:
Balato, A., Scala, E., Ayala, F., Bauer, A., Crepy, M.N., Goncalo, M.,... Gimenez-Arnau, A. (2021). Patch test informed consent form: position statement by European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology Task Force on Contact Dermatitis. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology. https://doi.org/10.1111/jdv.17483
MLA:
Balato, A., et al. "Patch test informed consent form: position statement by European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology Task Force on Contact Dermatitis." Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (2021).
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