Professional Expectations Research Articles

REFORM IN TEACHER EDUCATION CURRICULUM IN GHANA: UNVEILING THE PERCEPTION OF TUTORS OF COLLEGES OF EDUCATION

This study examined the perceptions of tutors in Ghanas colleges of education concerning the reformed teacher education curriculum, with a focus on its ability to address the needs of pre-service teachers and meet professional and educational expectations. A quantitative descriptive survey design was employed to collect data from 422 tutors using a validated questionnaire with a Cronbachs alpha of 0.79, indicating high reliability. The data were analysed using a one-sample variance test to evaluate the alignment of tutors perceptions with established curriculum expectations. The findings revealed statistically significant results that tutors perceive the curriculum as aligning with contemporary educational needs (p = 0.028), addressing diverse learner requirements (p = 0.003), and preparing pre-service teachers for future professional careers (p = 0.012). Additionally, tutors expressed dissatisfaction with inadequate teaching and learning resources, particularly ICT tools (p = 0.324), which they considered essential for effective implementation. The study concluded that enhancements to the curriculum should include integrating modules that emphasize holistic development, such as critical thinking, creativity, and emotional intelligence, adopting innovative teaching strategies, ensuring consistent resource provision, and providing professional development for tutors. The study recommended regular updates to the curriculum to ensure alignment with evolving global educational trends, technological advancements, and to maintain its relevance and adaptability. This study contributes to curriculum reform literature by offering insights for policymakers, curriculum developers, and educational institutions to refine teacher education programs, aligning them with global standards and the demands of 21st-century education.

Special Education Teachers in the First Year of Profession

Introduction: Experiences gained in the first years of the profession affect special education teachers' attitudes toward the profession. Therefore, understanding the first experiences and perceptions of special education teachers is essential for their attitudes towards the profession, retention, and success. This study aimed to examine in depth the experiences of special education teachers in the first year of their profession and their perceptions of success and failure related to these experiences. Method: In line with the research purpose, the study was designed using phenomenology, one of the qualitative research method designs. The research group consisted of 17 special education teachers. The study group was determined by criterion sampling and snowball sampling methods among the purposeful sampling methods. Research data were collected through semi-structured interview forms developed by the researchers. Individual and focus group interviews were conducted with the study group during the research process. The data obtained from the research were analyzed inductively through thematic analysis. As a result of the thematic analysis of the research data, eight themes were reached. Findings: The study results show that special education teachers have successful and unsuccessful experiences regarding the teaching process, institutional functioning, and cooperation relationships in the first years of their profession. Experiences gained in the first year of the profession affect teachers' professional goals, emotions, and expectations. In addition, research findings show that school environment, collaboration relationships, and student characteristics affect the experiences of special education teachers. Discussion: The study's findings show that special education teachers' experiences in the first year of their profession are consistent with the findings of many studies in the literature.

Experiences and expectations of residents and professionals of supported accommodations for people with serious mental disorders in Portugal.

Most studies on supported accommodations (SAs) for people with serious mental disorders have focused on effectiveness. Very few analysed the experiences and expectations of residents and professionals of SAs, which is fundamental to improving care. This study aimed to explore in depth the perspectives of residents and professionals of SAs in Portugal regarding the residents' previous contacts with mental health services, current experiences, and expectations. A purposeful sample of 11 residents and 11 professionals from 11 different organisations managing SAs in Portugal was included. Semi-structured interviews were conducted using interview guides to assess previous experiences with mental health services, expectations, and suggestions to improve care. Thematic analysis was used. Residents had a long history of mental health problems and contact with mental health services. Most had been referred to SAs due to poor family or social conditions. The majority of residents expected to stay at the SAs in the long-term, and did not mention major suggestions to improve. Professionals suggested several improvements, such as having more time allocation to work with the residents and revising maximum limits of lengths of stay. Residents are seldom involved in decision-making. However, most were satisfied with care and hoped to remain in the SAs. Implications of this study apply to the political level (regarding the financing of SAs and the provision of community mental health care and other social supports) and to the clinical level (regarding training and family interventions).

Current state and promise of user-centered design to harness explainable AI in clinical decision-support systems for patients with CNS tumors.

In neuro-oncology, MR imaging is crucial for obtaining detailed brain images to identify neoplasms, plan treatment, guide surgical intervention, and monitor the tumor's response. Recent AI advances in neuroimaging have promising applications in neuro-oncology, including guiding clinical decisions and improving patient management. However, the lack of clarity on how AI arrives at predictions has hindered its clinical translation. Explainable AI (XAI) methods aim to improve trustworthiness and informativeness, but their success depends on considering end-users' (clinicians') specific context and preferences. User-Centered Design (UCD) prioritizes user needs in an iterative design process, involving users throughout, providing an opportunity to design XAI systems tailored to clinical neuro-oncology. This review focuses on the intersection of MR imaging interpretation for neuro-oncology patient management, explainable AI for clinical decision support, and user-centered design. We provide a resource that organizes the necessary concepts, including design and evaluation, clinical translation, user experience and efficiency enhancement, and AI for improved clinical outcomes in neuro-oncology patient management. We discuss the importance of multi-disciplinary skills and user-centered design in creating successful neuro-oncology AI systems. We also discuss how explainable AI tools, embedded in a human-centered decision-making process and different from fully automated solutions, can potentially enhance clinician performance. Following UCD principles to build trust, minimize errors and bias, and create adaptable software has the promise of meeting the needs and expectations of healthcare professionals.

Professional Behavior in Sonographers: A Literature Review of Current Standards in the Profession From an Educator’s Perspective

Objective: Professional behaviors are integral elements in the definition of professionalism. Determining which of these behaviors meet professional standards and how they equate to professionalism in sonographers is critical for educators to prepare students for clinical experiences. Materials and Methods: A review of peer-reviewed literature and qualitative extraction explored professional behaviors in sonography. Professional standards published by organizations representing sonographers were also examined for professional behavior standards. Results: Two peer-reviewed studies were found that explored professional behaviors in sonographers. The existing professional performance guidelines focused on defining clinical competencies for successful diagnostic medical imaging and used only generalized descriptions of professional expectations related to communication, analytical skills, and ethics. Conclusion: Specific professional behaviors have rarely been identified in the existing literature, which limited this data extraction. Qualitative themes associated with professional behaviors in the literature included social conduct, appropriate appearance, and ethical conduct. More research is needed to assist educators in promoting professional behaviors.

Shaping Career Satisfaction: The Influence of Professional Training and Expectations in Winter Hotel Employees

This study aims to examine the impact of professional progress, industry change challenges, and professional achievement on career satisfaction among winter hotel employees. By focusing on these key constructs, the research seeks to understand how specialized training and individual career expectations influence employees’ satisfaction levels. Additionally, the study investigates the moderating roles of career expectations and tourism education in the relationship between industry change challenges and career satisfaction. By examining how these factors interact, the research aims to provide a nuanced understanding of the dynamics that enhance employee satisfaction and retention in the winter tourism sector. The insights derived from this research are expected to offer valuable guidance for stakeholders in developing strategies that support both career development and educational enrichment, thereby promoting a more satisfied and committed workforce. The study targeted 157 out of 238 employees at the Palandöken Winter Tourism Center, employing a comprehensive survey methodology. Exploratory factor analysis was conducted to establish the sub-scales of the research. Following this, Hierarchical Multiple Regression Analysis was used to test the research questions. Results indicated that professional progress and professional achievement significantly positively impact career satisfaction. The study also revealed that career expectations and tourism education moderated the relationship between industry change challenges and career satisfaction, emphasizing the role of tailored educational programs. Despite this, industry change challenges had a lesser impact on career satisfaction compared to other factors, yet they still played a role in shaping overall employee contentment. Interestingly, no significant differences were found in career expectations based on employees’ gender, business divisions, or work shifts. These findings offer novel insights into employee satisfaction within the winter tourism sector, particularly in the context of winter hotel tourism in Turkey.

중국 학사 학위 취득 초임 유치원 교사의 교직 적응 경험

The number of novice kindergarten teachers with bachelor’s degrees in China has grown significantly over the past decade. From 2011 to 2021, graduates majoring in early childhood education increased by over 230,000, reflecting a rapid expansion in degree holders. However, since 2022, enrollment in early childhood education programs has declined, partly due to the growing number of novice teachers struggling with job adaptation. This highlights the need for support in career preparation and adaptation.This study examines the challenges faced by these teachers during their initial career stages and how they overcome them. Through in-depth interviews, four key issues were identified: unclear career planning, excessive job expectations, the gap between theory and practice, and a lack of belonging. Teachers addressed these challenges through psychological adjustment, imitating experienced colleagues, and support from family and friends, achieving successful adaptation.The findings emphasize the need for systematic support to help novice teachers address these difficulties. Policy and institutional efforts are essential to narrow the gap between professional expectations and reality, ensuring better adaptation for early childhood education graduates.

WHO IS “OLD” IN AN AFFLUENT RETIREMENT COMMUNITY: QUALIFYING STIGMA THROUGH OUTLIER DATA

Abstract The purpose of this study has been to compare and potentially reconcile professional constructs defining who is an older adult with lived experience of aging into 80+ decades. In this anthropological field research project, the study site is an affluent, Midwestern retirement community in which the average age is 85. Data were primarily collected through participant observation and semi-structured interviews during several data collection periods from 1 week to 2 months between July 2021 and December 2023. Despite optimal access to resources and identities of privilege, findings show how residents confronted “deep old age” as a highly stigmatized experience and social identity. Demographic and other quantitative data were collected from administrative data. These data helped qualify normative responses from research participants, such as a perceived “rash of deaths,” during the Covid-19 pandemic. In addition, qualitative data provided richness of detail and contextualization that numbers could not. In the objective concerns of a facility caring for older adults and the subjective experiences of residents confronting fears of aging, outlier data included examples of coping and social interactions that did not fit professional nor peer expectations of aging as stigmatizing or debilitating. Such examples inspired hope of alternative constructs that transformed ageist fears of age-related change. Residents who inspired included those who were unusually able to accept frailty, falls, and disability without resignation. In dialogue with research participants, “old” age was redefined as risk at any age of “giving up.”

복지조례제정 분석 : 인천지역 민선 8기 및 지방의회 9기 전반기를 중심으로

This study analyzed the level of welfare ordinance legislation based on the premise that the accumulated time of ordinance legislation and the local council's policy support system have led to expectations of professionalism in this area. The research examined the current status and requirements for enacting welfare ordinances. To achieve this, welfare ordinances enacted in Incheon Metropolitan City Hall and ten cities and counties within Incheon Metropolitan City were analyzed from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2024, covering the first half of the 8th civil election and the 9th local council. The results indicated that Incheon's total welfare ordinance enactment accounted for 194 cases, approximately 32% of the total ordinance enactment of 606 cases. There were only fiveunique autonomous welfare ordinances nationwide, constituting about 2.6% of the total welfare ordinances, suggesting that approximately 97.4% were imitative. Additionally, there were 29 unique welfare ordinances within the Incheon region, making up about 15% of the total welfare ordinances, along with 16 diffused welfare ordinances, which accounted for approximately 8.3% of the total. Unlike in the past, many ordinances that provide practical benefits to local residents were being enacted, and it was challenging to identify characteristics according to the party affiliations of those who proposed the ordinances. Based on the study's findings, it is suggested that when enacting welfare ordinances, there is a need to create innovative ordinances that leverage regionalcharacteristics, utilize the proposer's experience effectively, and approach the process with heightened sensitivity to the local community.

Journeying with the Dying—Lessons from Palliative Care Physicians

AbstractWitnessing suffering and death in palliative care can cause moral distress, emotional exhaustion and maladaptive coping strategies. How sense and meaning is made from these experiences influences how physicians think, feel and act as professionals (professional identity formation or PIF). It also determines how they cope with their roles, care for patients and interact with other professionals. Timely, personalised and appropriate support is key as shaping how these physicians develop and contend with sometimes competing beliefs and roles. The Ring Theory of Personhood (RToP) and the Krishna-Pisupati Model (KPM) offer a means of mapping PIF and thus moulding, coping and meaning making. This study uses the RToP and KPM to explore how caring for end-of-life patients impacts the personhood of palliative care physicians. Semi-structured interviews with a purposive sample of 13 palliative care physicians—eleven females and two males aged between 35 and 50 years—at a cancer specialist centre were conducted. Transcripts of the audio-recorded interviews underwent content and thematic analysis where complementary themes and categories identified were combined to form domains that highlighted the physicians’ key experience of providing end-of-life care. The domains identified were (1) identity formation, (2) conflicts, (3) KPM elements and (4) support systems. Together, results revealed that palliative care physicians are driven by Innate, Individual, Relational and Societal belief systems that create an intertwined professional and personal identity, enabling them to find meaning in their experiences and adapt to present contexts within cultural norms and professional expectations. However, their failure to recognise their need for support when hampered by evolving personal, existential and clinical factors underlines the exigency for ongoing surveillance and a potential role for a RToP-based tool and portfolio system that can detect and direct timely, appropriate support to in-need physicians.

SAĞLIK ÇALIŞANLARININ DEĞİŞEN KARİYER YÖNELİMLERİ: DEVLET HASTANESİ ÖRNEĞİ

It is thought that this study will create personal awareness on the career path. Another important aspect of this study is that it contributes to educators on issues that may be related to the career expectations of healthcare professionals. Apart from these, it is anticipated that the results obtained will provide ideas for healthcare professionals on how to manage their own Professional perceptions and career plans. Quantitative research approach was used in the research. In this context, it has been determined whether there is a difference between variable and unlimited career orientation scores according to the demographic characteristics of health workers. The population of the research consists of healthcare professionals working in various positions in Edirne Sultan Murat 1st State Hospital, which serves in the central district of Edirne province. The research was carried out in the period of February-May 2023. The research data were collected through a questionnaire formed from the scales whose validity and reliability were tested. The population of the research consists of healthcare professionals working in various positions in Edirne Sultan Murat 1st State Hospital, which serves in the central district of Edirne province. The data obtained from 203 participants who voluntarily participated in the research were used within the scope of the research. The questionnaires were filled by the participants face to face with the researcher. The questionnaire form consists of two parts. In the first part of the survey; Statements aimed at determining the demographic characteristics of the participants (gender, marital status, age, position, education, length of service, length of service in the current institution and the place where they lived fort he longest period of time) were included. The second part consists of 27 questions about career orientation perceptions. In order to measure the unlimited and variable career orientations of the people participating in the research, unlimited and variable career orientation scales developed by Briscoe et al. in 2006 were used. The Turkish validity and reliability of the scales were performed by Çakmak (2011). The variable career orientation scale consists of two dimensions, namely self-direction of one’s career and value-oriented career management and a total of 14 statements. The sub- dimension of directing one’s own career consists of 8 statements and the sub- dimension of value-oriented career management consists of 6 statements. Unlimited scales of career orientation; it consists of two sub- dimensions, limitless thinking and inter-organizational mobility preference and a total of 13 statements. Boundless thinking sub- dimension consists of 8 statements and the preference for inter-organizational mobility sub- dimension consists of 5 statements. A 5-point Likert –type rating scale was used to evaluate whether the expressions in the scale reflectthe views of the participants. The conformity of the quantitative data to the normal distribution was examined with the Shapiro Wilk test. Mann Whitney U test was used to compare the scale scores of the variables consisting of 2 categories. Kruskal Wallis test was used to compare the scale scores of the variables consisting of more than 2 categories. Statistical analyzes were performed using the SPSS 20.0 package program. According to the findings, as the age of the individuals and the monthly total family income increase, their unlimited career orientation decreases. In addition, it is concluded that those with low family income have a significantly higher level of desire to change organization. With this research, it was concluded that nurses/midwives, according to doctors are establishing business relationships beyond the boundaries of the organization and tend to physically exceed the organizational boundaries.

Professional Development from the Perspective of Kindergarten Teachers in the Czech Republic

The paper focuses on the professional development of kindergarten teachers in the Czech Republic, presenting the results of a research survey conducted between April and September 2023. The study examines teachers’ motives for further education, available professional development opportunities and expectations related to the application of newly acquired knowledge in the innovation of the educational process in kindergartens, taking into account current changes in educational needs. The main aim of the research was to identify the educational needs of female teachers in the areas of child education, management and personal development. The qualitative research was conducted using a non-standardized interview method, which provided insight into the reasons and conditions of teachers’ professional development, as well as their opportunities to apply newly acquired skills in practice. The results were compared with similar research from 2017–2020. In particular, digital technologies and the desire to “keep up with the times” were identified as new learning needs. Teachers also expressed a lack of recognition of their professional work by parents and the public, which they perceived as a significant gap in practice.

Using a 'Students as Partners' model to develop an authentic assessment promoting employability skills in undergraduate life science education.

Authentic assessments (AA) include three principles, realism, cognitive challenge, and evaluative judgment, and replicate professional workplace expectations. Developing AA in undergraduate life science education is necessary to promote critical skill development and adequately prepare students for the workplace. Using a 'Students-as-Partners' (SAP) approach, five students, an educational developer and the instructor codeveloped an AA requiring students to utilize scientific literacy (SL) and critical thinking (CT) skills to develop a data extraction table and generate communication outputs for scientific and nonscientific audiences. Subsequently, the SAP-developed AA was completed by students (n = 173) enrolled in a fourth-year life sciences and pathophysiology course who completed an online survey providing feedback about their perceived development of critical skills and the relevance of the assignment to the workplace. The top transferable skills students reported the greatest growth in were SL (41.6%, n = 72), communication (34.7%, n = 60), CT (16.2%, n = 28), and problem-solving (7.5%, n = 13). Student self-assessed and instructor-assessed grades were positively correlated, wherein 60.6% of students assessed their AA grades below the instructor's assessment and 4.7% of students assigned themselves the same grade as the instructor. Students' perceived stress levels were (a)negatively correlated with assignment grades and feelings of enjoyment, hope and pride, and (b) positively correlated with feelings of anger, anxiety, shame, and hopelessness while working on the assignment. This study demonstrates the impact of AA on the student learning experience and the relevance of AA to help prepare students for life science careers.

EP098 Changes in perceptions and expectations of professionalism with experience in postgraduate dental trainees – A qualitative study

EP098 Changes in perceptions and expectations of professionalism with experience in postgraduate dental trainees – A qualitative study

Needs and expectations of healthcare professionals regarding the topic of alcohology: Results of a survey conducted in France in 2022

ContextAlcohol-related health problems represent a significant public health concern, and it is imperative for the healthcare team to accurately perceive and detect these issues to provide appropriate care. The objective of this survey was to evaluate the knowledge, practices, and educational background of healthcare professionals in the field of alcohol-related health concerns, aiming to identify their information requirements. MethodsThis study employs a cross-sectional descriptive survey methodology, in which data were gathered through a digital questionnaire designed for healthcare professionals (including those in medical, paramedical, and medico-social professions) working in addictology services as well as other relevant services across France and its overseas departments. ResultsA total of 611 questionnaires were deemed usable for analysis. A considerable percentage of participants reported their knowledge and skills to be insufficient or very insufficient, with rates of 33 % and 36 %, respectively. Moreover, a significant proportion of respondents (≈ 28 %) stated that they had received no education in addictology. Our results highlight differences in levels of knowledge and competence among the various healthcare settings, notably with lower reported levels of satisfaction in hospital settings (public and private), private practice, and in Harm Reduction Centers. Furthermore, certain professions reported unsatisfactory levels of skills and knowledge in alcohol-related issues, particularly support staff, pharmacists, expert patients, administrative staff, and social workers. These findings suggest the need to enhance knowledge and skills by tailoring interventions according to the specific healthcare settings and professions. Additionally, the priority themes and channels for disseminating information varied depending on age, region, and professional category. ConclusionThis survey reveals a low level of knowledge, practice, and education in addictology, emphasizing the critical need for training. The importance of training extends not only to the priority topics addressed but also to the channels used for dissemination, all while customizing them to suit the age, professional category, structure, and region of healthcare professionals.

Adopting an Indigenous rights-based approach to working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students: Repositioning school psychology to address Competency 8

This paper examines the emerging professional expectation that school psychologists will be able to demonstrate competency in delivering services to Indigenous students. We argue that achieving this competency requires an underpinning Indigenous rights-based perspective embedded in professional education and practice. We discuss the historical context of psychology in Australia, the competencies needed for psychologists and the critical role psychologists might play in advocating for the rights and self-determination of Indigenous Peoples both internationally and specifically in Australia. Additionally, we explore the challenges within the Australian education system, the deficit perspectives surrounding Indigenous students and the need to shift to rights-based approaches to support these students effectively. The paper also covers topics such as the cultural competency of teachers, the impact of settler colonial education policies on Indigenous youth and the intersection of Indigenous rights and psychology. Overall, the paper provides insights into the evolving role of school psychologists in the requirements of Competency 8 and argues for the significance of an Indigenous rights-based approach to providing professional services in education.

Expectations and the transmission of international uncertainty: Evidence from cross-country survey data

Abstract This paper evaluates (i) the transmission of global uncertainty shocks to the expectations of professionals and disagreement among them and (ii) the relevance of policy choices in open economies in the context of the impossible trinity. Relying on a large set of survey data covering a wide range of expected macroeconomic outcomes for 33 countries, we establish evidence for an expectation channel of global uncertainty shocks. Global uncertainty exerts significant and adverse effects on expectations over domestic macroeconomic outcomes across the board and also frequently spills over to disagreement over these outcomes, increasing domestic uncertainty. Finally, we identify nonlinear relationships between the policy choices in an open economy and the transmission of uncertainty shocks. Policy choices affect the expected downswing in GDP in the aftermath of uncertainty shocks, the expected response of monetary policy, and the exchange rate and disagreement over future macroeconomic outcomes.

유아교사가 지각한 어린이집 원장의 전문성 역할기대 및 역할수행 일치여부와 조직효과성 간의 관계

Objectives The purpose of this study is to clarify the relationship between the professional role expectations of the daycare center director perceived by the early childhood teacher and whether the role performance matches and the organizational effectiveness. Methods The final subjects of this study were 377 early childhood teachers working at daycare centers located in the B, U, and K regions. A survey was conducted to examine the consistency between the expected and actual role performance of daycare center directors in terms of professionalism, as well as its relationship with organizational effectiveness. The data were analyzed using SPSS 26.0. Results The results of the study are as follows. First, the group with high expectations for the role of early childhood teachers in the director's professionality showed higher organizational effectiveness than the group with low expectations for the role of early childhood teachers in the director's professionality. Second, the group with high performance of the role of early childhood teachers in the director's professionality showed higher organizational effectiveness than the group with low or inconsistent role expectations. Conclusions It can be seen that the group with high role expectations for the director's expertise perceived by early childhood teachers showed higher organizational effectiveness than the group with low role performance, and the group with high role expectations and role performance perceived by early childhood teachers showed higher organizational effectiveness than the group with low or inconsistent role performance. Therefore, in order to increase organizational effectiveness, the director of the daycare center needs to make efforts to match the director's professional role expectations and role performance perceived by early childhood teachers.

Profiles of teacher self-efficacy and their relations to teacher demographics and affective well-being: A social cognitive perspective

Understanding teachers’ self-efficacy and affective well-being is crucial, particularly in the Chinese context where teachers face unique cultural and professional expectations. Adopting a social cognitive perspective, this study used latent profile analysis on 1264 Chinese teachers to explore teacher self-efficacy profiles and their relationship with demographics and affective well-being. Four distinct self-efficacy profiles were identified. Teaching experience and school level significantly predicted profile membership, while gender and school location did not. Differences in affective well-being were found across profiles, though anxiety and depression did not significantly differ between some profiles. The theoretical and practical implications of these findings were discussed.

A INTERVENÇÃO ESTÉTICA MEDICAMENTOSA NO TRATAMENTO DA ACNE NA ADOLESCÊNCIA: UMA REVISÃO INTEGRATIVA

INTRODUCTION: Acne is a multifactorial condition that mainly affects adolescents and can persist into adulthood, causing physical and psychological impact. Treatments range from topical to systemic, depending on severity, and include benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, and isotretinoin, which act to reduce inflammation and prevent scarring. The pursuit of healthy skin is linked to both personal well-being and social and professional expectations. GENERAL OBJECTIVE: To analyze the efficacy of different acne treatments, considering their physical and psychological impacts on affected individuals. METHODOLOGY: The methodology consisted of an integrative literature review with a qualitative approach, analyzing articles published between 2020 and 2024, obtained from several databases, using specific descriptors and applying inclusion and exclusion criteria to select relevant studies. RESULTS: This study analyzed articles on the efficacy of aesthetic interventions in the treatment of acne, focusing on medications such as benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, and isotretinoin. The results highlight their different actions, therapeutic potential, and the importance of professional monitoring to optimize treatment. CONCLUSION: The integrative review highlighted the importance of pharmacological and aesthetic approaches in the treatment of acne, evidencing the efficacy of medications such as benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, and isotretinoin. The study emphasizes the need for integrated strategies to improve both skin health and the emotional well-being of affected adolescents.