Patient satisfaction with current psoriasis treatment: a real-world study in the USA.

Patient satisfaction with current psoriasis treatment: a real-world study in the USA.
Dermatol Online J. 2016;22(2)
Authors: Korman NJ, Zhao Y, Pike J, Roberts J, Sullivan E
Abstract
Psoriasis patients often report dissatisfaction with treatment. However, it is less clear how the severity of key psoriasis symptoms (painful skin, itching, and scaling) as well as overall disease severity influence patient dissatisfaction levels. Using the Adelphi 2011/2013 Psoriasis Disease Specific Programmes, two "real world" surveys of US dermatologists and their patients, patient satisfaction was evaluated. Dermatologists provided data on disease characteristics, while patients indicated their satisfaction with existing treatment. Physician-reported severity (none, mild, moderate/severe) of psoriasis-related itching, pain, and scaling, overall disease severity (mild, moderate and severe) and therapy type were compared by patient satisfaction levels (satisfied vs. dissatisfied). Multivariate regressions examined the relationship between patient satisfaction, clinical symptoms, and psoriasis overall disease severity, controlling for differences in patient demographics and comorbidities. The sample comprised 633 psoriasis patients (56% male) with a mean age of 45. Overall, 18% of patients reported dissatisfaction with their psoriasis treatment. Dissatisfied patients were more likely to have moderate (65% vs. 40%) or severe (21% vs 3%) psoriasis compar...

Source: Dermatol Online J - June 10, 2016 Category: Dermatology Authors: Korman NJ, Zhao Y, Pike J, Roberts J, Sullivan E Tags: Dermatol Online J Source Type: research