Treatment Satisfaction Among Patients with Moderate-to-severe Psoriasis

Area of Science:

• Dermatology
• Patient-Reported Outcomes

Background:

• Psoriasis management involves various treatments, but patient satisfaction data is limited.
• Treatment dissatisfaction correlates with reduced adherence.

Purpose of the Study:

• To assess patient satisfaction levels across different psoriasis treatment modalities.
• To identify specific domains of satisfaction and dissatisfaction.

Main Methods:

• A modified, validated satisfaction questionnaire was administered to 38 psoriasis patients.
• Satisfaction was evaluated across topical, phototherapy, and systemic treatments, including safety, convenience, and information provision.

Main Results:

• Global satisfaction was significantly higher for phototherapy and systemic treatments compared to topical treatments.
• Twenty percent of patients on topical treatments reported dissatisfaction with convenience.
• Safety was the primary concern for patients on systemic therapies (biologics).

Conclusions:

• High satisfaction with phototherapy and systemic treatments is encouraging for clinicians and patients.
• Topical treatments exhibit higher dissatisfaction, despite their favorable safety profile.
• Future advancements should prioritize patient-reported concerns to improve compliance and potentially reduce healthcare costs.