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Satisfaction with treatment among patients with psoriasis: a web-based survey study
O D van Cranenburgh1, J de Korte, M A G Sprangers
1Department of Dermatology, University of Amsterdam, AZ Amsterdam, The Netherlands. o.d.vancranenburgh@amc.uva.nl
The British Journal of Dermatology
|April 10, 2013
Summary
Patients with psoriasis are moderately satisfied with treatments, with biologic therapies showing the most promise. Improving topical therapy effectiveness and convenience, systemic therapy safety, and doctor communication are key to enhancing psoriasis care quality.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Patient-Reported Outcomes
- Health Services Research
Background:
- Psoriasis treatments include topical therapy, phototherapy, oral agents, and biologics.
- Limited data exists on patient satisfaction with these diverse psoriasis treatments.
- Previous studies on patient satisfaction have methodological limitations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess patient satisfaction with current psoriasis treatments.
- To determine if satisfaction differs significantly across treatment types, controlling for patient factors.
- To identify key satisfaction domains and areas for quality improvement in psoriasis care.
Main Methods:
- A web-based survey was distributed to members of Dutch psoriasis patient associations.
- The survey included a study-specific questionnaire to measure treatment satisfaction.
- 1293 patients completed the survey, yielding a 32% response rate.
Main Results:
- Overall patient satisfaction with psoriasis treatment was moderate.
- Patients on topical treatments reported the lowest satisfaction; those on biologics reported the highest.
- Treatment effectiveness and safety were rated as most important, followed by doctor-patient communication.
Conclusions:
- Biologic treatments for psoriasis are viewed favorably by patients.
- Enhancing the effectiveness and convenience of topical therapies is crucial.
- Improving the safety of systemic treatments and doctor communication skills are essential for better psoriasis care.
