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How do regional factors influence psoriasis patient care in Germany?
Marc Alexander Radtke1, Jobst Augustin, Christine Blome
1CVderm - Competence Center for Healthcare Research in Dermatology, University Hospital, Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany. m.radtke@uke.de
Background:
Two national surveys conducted in 2005 and 2007 indicated deficits in psoriasis care in Germany, although there has been a notable nationwide improvement within this period. It remained unclear whether regional differences in psoriasis health care have an influence on patient outcomes in Germany.
Aim:
Assessment of regional differences in the health care situation of patient with psoriasis in Germany.
Patients And Methods:
Nation-wide cross-sectional study in 130 dermatological practices and clinics. Regional classification was based on the affiliation to the Associations of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians. A panel of experts developed eight criteria as indicators of quality of care, among them clinical characteristics and severity of psoriasis (PASI), previous treatments, quality of life and patient-relevant therapeutic benefits.
Results:
Care indicators showed marked regional differences. The proportion of patients with preceding systemic or biologic treatment varied between regions. Those regions with high proportions had better results in patient-reported outcomes.
Conclusions:
Differences in economic and regulatory conditions of health care might account for the observed regional variations. Thus, further analyses of these factors are of great importance to assure consistent psoriasis health care in Germany.
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