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Freedom from disease in plaque psoriasis: Comparing the perceived importance of voting round 2 statements from a Delphi consensus of patients, physicians and nurses

Year: 2023

Type: article

Abstract: Psoriasis is a chronic disease that can have a profound effect on quality of life (QoL). Therefore, to ensure meaningful outcomes and appropriate target-setting in psoriasis treatment, it is important to consider patients' perspectives. To support this, we previously conducted a Delphi consensus on the definition of freedom from disease in psoriasis that included psoriasis patients, physicians and nurses.1 The consensus highlighted that freedom from disease is multifaceted, comprising five key domains. Here, we report comparisons between the perceived importance of these five domains, and specific statements between patients, physicians and nurses; patients of different genders; and patients affected by different degrees of self-reported psoriasis severity. Identifying differences between these populations may aid conversations between people with psoriasis and healthcare professionals (HCPs) and facilitate the development of improved personalized treatment plans.

Source: Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology

DOI: 10.1111/jdv.19397