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Behavioral medicine-oriented rehabilitation" is a special form of rehabilitation developed by the German Pension Insurance (DRV). In dermatology, it refers to patients with chronic skin diseases and accompanying mental illnesses, whose health can be better stabilized with this special form of rehabilitation.

In dermatology, this is particularly suitable for patients with chronic inflammatory skin diseases (e.g. atopic dermatitis) who have a psychological comorbidity and problems coping with the disease.

If the psychological disorder is in the foreground, "psychosomatic-psychotherapeutic rehabilitation" is the appropriate measure, especially if there is a risk of incapacity to work.

Indications: e.g.: Atopic dermatitis; psoriasis vulgaris, acne, hand/foot eczema, rosacea

The rehabilitants stay in a suitable clinical facility for at least 4 weeks in a fixed reference group. Under the guidance of a specialist therapist (e.g. psychologist, sports instructor, nurse, doctor, occupational therapist, dietician, etc.), they undergo a special program.

In order to stabilize the learned behavioural modifications in the long term, outpatient rehabilitation aftercare measures (see DRV rehabilitation aftercare) are possible for up to 12 months following the inpatient measure.

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