EXP10 Mind Body Therapies as a Treatment Strategy in Dermatology: What is the Evidence?
DESCRIPTION
Patients remember more than what we say. They remember how they felt in our presence.
Advances in autonomic neuroscience and stress biology are revealing that clinical encounters influence far more than the exchange of information. In dermatology, where patients often navigate visible disease, uncertainty, stigma, and distress, subtle aspects of the clinical encounter shape trust, engagement, adherence, and the overall experience of care. This session examines the hidden biology of human interaction and its impact on patient outcomes. Attendees will leave with practical, evidence-informed strategies they can implement immediately to enhance communication, strengthen patient connection, and improve the experience of care.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Describe the impact of stress biology, trauma, and autonomic nervous system function on the delivery of dermatologic care.
Summarize the role of the somatosensory system in shaping patient perceptions, emotional responses, and experiences within healthcare encounters.
Apply evidence-based strategies to optimize the patient experience and outcomes in dermatology practice.
SCHEDULE
2:00 PM
Interrupting the Stress-Skin Cycle: Mechanisms and Emerging Interventions
Keira L. Barr, MD, FAAD
DIRECTOR
Keira L. Barr, MD, FAAD
Center for Mind Skin Medicine
DISCLOSURES
Keira L. Barr, MD, FAAD
AbbVie – Consultant (1099 relationship)(Fees); FemHealth – Advisory Board(Stock Options); K'ept Health – Advisory Board(Stock Options); LearnHealth/LearnSkin – Advisory Board(Stock Options), Speaker/Faculty Education(Fees); Sanofi – Consultant (1099 relationship)(Fees);