Publications by authors named "Annet M Oostveen"
This study aims to investigate associations between observed clinical parameters and known genetic risk factors of psoriasis in a well-defined prospective cohort of paediatric patients with plaque psoriasis (n = 151). Significant associations were found for paediatric-onset psoriasis with ERAP1 (p = 0.002), IL23R (p = 0.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis aim of this study was to validate the Scalpdex, a quality of life questionnaire for adults with scalp dermatitis, in children with scalp psoriasis. The reliability, responsiveness and validity of the 3 scales (symptoms, functioning and emotions) of this 22-item questionnaire were analysed in a cohort of children with scalp psoriasis (age range 6-18 years). A total of 94 children completed the questionnaire once, and 53 children a second time, after treatment of their scalp psoriasis.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To investigate the relationship of excess and central adiposity with pediatric psoriasis severity.
Design, Setting, And Participants: Multicenter, cross-sectional study of 409 psoriatic children. Psoriasis was classified as mild (worst Physician's Global Assessment score ≤3 with body surface area ≤10%) or severe (worst Physician's Global Assessment score ≥3 with body surface area >10%).
Introduction: To describe and illustrate in a case-study design the development and design of a multidisciplinary training program for outpatient children and adolescents with psoriasis and their parents.
Methods: For the development of the program, a steering group was assembled, systematic semi-structured interviews were held and the literature was reviewed.
Results: Aim of the training program was to strengthen patients and their parents in coping with and diminishing psoriasis-related problems in an outpatient setting.