[Interdisciplinary training program for adults with psoriaisis: six months follow-up]

Area of Science:

• Dermatology
• Psychology
• Nutrition

Background:

• Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition requiring comprehensive patient management.
• Interdisciplinary approaches are crucial for holistic patient care.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the six-month effects of an interdisciplinary training program for adult psoriasis patients.

Main Methods:

• A pilot study involving eleven adult psoriasis patients.
• A weekend interdisciplinary training program led by dermatologists, psychologists/psychiatrists, and dietitians.
• Six-month follow-up using a questionnaire.

Main Results:

• Improved patient cooperation with dermatologists (7/11).
• Enhanced ability to cope with psoriasis and improve health status (11/11 and 8/11, respectively).
• Increased general well-being (9/11) and better self-care for skin disease (9/11).

Conclusions:

• The training program demonstrated early benefits for psoriasis patients.
• Suggests potential for longer-lasting effects of such interdisciplinary training and prevention programs.
• Further research with larger sample sizes is recommended to confirm findings.