Psoriasis in general practice

Area of Science:

• Dermatology
• Nursing Education

Background:

• Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease affecting physical and psychological well-being.
• Primary care nurses encounter patients with psoriasis regularly.
• Effective management requires understanding disease features and treatment options.

Purpose of the Study:

• To provide primary care nurses with a resource pack on psoriasis.
• To review current knowledge on psoriasis prevention and management.
• To highlight the role of nurses in patient support.

Main Methods:

• Development of a resource pack for primary care nurses.
• Review of existing literature on psoriasis features, prevention, and treatments.
• Emphasis on the nursing role in patient self-management and psychosocial support.

Main Results:

• The resource pack offers comprehensive information on psoriasis.
• Current prevention and treatment strategies are outlined.
• The critical role of nurses in enhancing patient confidence and independence is emphasized.

Conclusions:

• Primary care nurses are vital in managing psoriasis.
• Education and support are key to improving patient quality of life.
• The resource pack aims to empower nurses in their role with psoriasis patients.