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Influence of Naphtalanotherapy (NT) Combined with Individually Tailored Physiotherapy in Patients with Psoriatic Disease: A Study Based on the Psoriatic Arthritis Cohort of the Special Hospital for Medical Rehabilitation - Naftalan, Croatia.

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: A study conducted at "Naftalan" Special Hospital in Croatia evaluated the impact of naphtalanotherapy (NT) combined with individually tailored physiotherapy (ITP) on 119 patients with psoriatic arthritis and psoriasis. Patients underwent treatments for either two or three weeks. Results indicated that both treatment durations significantly improved pain, stiffness, swelling, disease activity, skin condition, and quality of life, with the three-week program proving more effective. The findings support the inclusion of NT and ITP in the management psoriatic disease and suggest that extended rehabilitation could have long-term benefits, potentially influencing health insurance policies.

Source: PubMed

Authors: Sanda Špoljarić Carević, Pero Hrabač, Lara Vasari, Lucija Tomić Babić, Jakov Ivković, Gordana Krnjević-Pezić, Goran Maričić, Melita Bahlen Kramar, Vlatka Matić, Pero Vržogić, Maja Baotić, Porin Perić, Nadica Laktašić Žerjavić

Language: English

Topic: Spondyloarthritis Studies and Treatments

Subfield: Rheumatology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W4412424561

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