Abstract
Previous literature has identified important principles of geriatrics to consider in older adult dermatology patients, including cognition, polypharmacy, mobility, and social support. We aimed to assess provider perceptions and attitudes about the unique needs of older adult patients in dermatology. 169 health care practitioners completed the survey. 92.9% of the survey respondents were dermatologists, and 6.5% were dermatology advanced practice providers. The following barriers to care in older adult patients were identified by dermatology providers (%): hearing problems (82.9%), lack of a social support system (82.8%), immobility (74.4%), ability of the patient to communicate clearly (69.5%), transportation (77.5%), financial limitations (72.2%), Medicare limitations (66.9%), poor psychosocial functioning (77.5%), and telehealth due to the COVID-19 pandemic (71.2%).
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