The dermatologists' role in managing psoriatic arthritis: results of a Swiss Delphi exercise intended to improve collaboration with rheumatologists

Publication

The dermatologists' role in managing psoriatic arthritis: results of a Swiss Delphi exercise intended to improve collaboration with rheumatologists

Journal Paper/Review - Jan 6, 2015

Boehncke Wolf-Henning, Yawalkar Nikhil, Villiger Peter M, Navarini Alexander A, Möller Burkhard, Michel Beat A, Laffitte Emmanuel, Kyburz Diego, Häusermann Peter, Hasler Paul, Hasler Fritz, Dudler Jean, Conrad Curdin, Anliker Mark, Gabay Cem

Citation

Boehncke W, Yawalkar N, Villiger P, Navarini A, Möller B, Michel B, Laffitte E, Kyburz D, Häusermann P, Hasler P, Hasler F, Dudler J, Conrad C, Anliker M, Gabay C. The dermatologists' role in managing psoriatic arthritis: results of a Swiss Delphi exercise intended to improve collaboration with rheumatologists. Dermatology (Basel) 2015; 230:75-81.

Type

Journal Paper/Review (English)

Journal

Dermatology (Basel) 2015; 230

Publication Date

Jan 6, 2015

Issn Electronic

1421-9832

Pages

75-81

Brief description/objective

BACKGROUND
Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) substantially impacts the management of psoriatic disease.

OBJECTIVE
This study aimed to generate an interdisciplinary national consensus on recommendations of how PsA should be managed.

METHODS
Based on a systematic literature search, an interdisciplinary expert group identified important domains and went through 3 rounds of a Delphi exercise, followed by a nominal group discussion to generate specific recommendations.

RESULTS
A strong consensus was reached on numerous central messages regarding the impact of PsA, screening procedures, organization of the interaction between dermatologists and rheumatologists, and treatment goals.

CONCLUSION
These recommendations can serve as a template for similar initiatives in other countries. At the same time, they highlight the need to take into account the impact of the respective national health care system.