Publications by authors named "A Lopez-Ferrer"
Defining the Care Pathway in Patients with Psoriasis and Atopic Dermatitis.
Patient Prefer Adherence
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- - The study explores the clinical pathway for psoriasis and atopic dermatitis (AD) to enhance patient care by identifying needs and experiences at a tertiary hospital.
- - A mixed-method approach, including literature review, questionnaires for healthcare professionals, and focus groups with HCPs and patients, revealed significant pre-diagnosis delays and challenges in accessing timely treatment.
- - The findings suggest interventions to reduce wait times and improve treatment effectiveness, emphasizing the need for better coordination and resources in patient management for psoriasis and AD.
Article Synopsis
- - In 2017, the Spanish Academy of Dermatology created the Minimal Disease Activity (MDA) criteria to assess psoriasis severity, and this study aimed to evaluate its nationwide application across Spain.
- - The study included 830 psoriasis patients, showing that over 59% did not meet MDA criteria, with significant variances observed based on region, sex, age, and treatment type.
- - Results indicated that patients using biological therapies had better MDA compliance compared to those on other treatments, suggesting a need for more effective management of psoriasis across different demographics.
Introduction: In 2017, the Spanish Academy of Dermatology and Venereology Psoriasis Working Group (PWG) designed the Minimal Disease Activity (MDA) criteria to determine the level of disease activity. We hereby present the results of an observational, cross-sectional, multicenter study of the nationwide application of these criteria.
Material And Methods: We conducted a non-randomized sampling, stratified to achieve autonomic and provincial representation of consecutive patients with psoriasis (Ps) vulgaris without active arthritis.