A multidisciplinary approach in psoriatic disease: the different models of dermatology-rheumatology collaborations in Portugal

This report aims to describe how these multidisciplinary clinics were developed, their characteristics, and the main obstacles to their implementation. Although the different hospitals adopted distinct functional models, a consensus respecting the minimal core set assessment for PsD in Multidisciplinary Dermatology/Rheumatology Clinics should comprise all disease manifestations and, if possible, quality of life. The main objective of these clinics is to achieve remission/minimal disease activity. Limitations to these multidisciplinary approaches are discussed, namely financial, time management, and human resources obstacles that can be a handicap in their implementation, despite the benefits of PsD integrated care.PMID:34962248

Source: Acta Reumatologica Portuguesa - December 28, 2021 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Pedro Mendes-Bastos Patr ícia Nero Paulo Ferreira Alexandra Bernardo Anabela Barcelos Fernando M Pimentel Dos Santos Jo ão Sousa Maria Manuela Loureiro Sofia Magina Miguel Alpalh ão Joana Antunes Elsa Vieira-Sousa Source Type: research