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. 2021 Oct 26;11(6):2159–2177. doi: 10.1007/s13555-021-00631-8

HCP group discussions

Section 1. HCP experience with AD and the AD journey

• Considering the latest three to four patients with moderate-to-severe AD, detail your typical experiences with a patient with AD

• What do you believe to be the greatest challenges in treating AD patients?

• What AD therapies have you had the most success with, and why?

 Section 2. Experiences and learnings with biologic therapy

• What have your experiences been in treating AD patients with biologic therapy so far?

• What percentage of your AD patients are withdrawing totally from biologics? Why?

• Do you face any challenges in prescribing biologic therapy? Which?

• Do you face any challenges with patient acceptance of biologic therapy?

Section 3. Overall perception of biologic treatment

• Considering real-life, practical aspects in your daily practice/seeing patients, what do you consider to be the top three advantages of biologic therapy and why?

• What do you consider to be the top three challenges associated with biologic therapy and why?

• How satisfied are you with biologic therapy? What could be done to make your every-day easier?

Patient group discussions

Section 1. Your experience with AD

• When did your first symptoms of AD appear, how have they evolved over time?

• What has your treatment journey been like?

• What are your greatest challenges in having AD?

Section 2. Experiences and learnings with biologic therapy

• What has your experience with biological therapy for your AD been like?

• Have you faced any challenges in gaining access to biologic therapy and, if so, which?

• Do you see yourself continuing long term with biologic therapy and why/why not?

Section 3. Overall perception of biologic treatment

• Considering an average day in your life, what do you consider to be the top three advantages of biologic therapy and why?

• What do you consider to be the top three challenges associated with biologic therapy and why?

• What could be done to make your every-day life easier when it comes to treating your AD?