The current status and unmet needs in the management of psoriatic arthritis: Viewpoint from physicians in Taiwan.

Background/purpose: To analyze the real-world clinical practice for the treatment of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) and to assess physicians' prescription, difficulties in diagnosis, therapeutic strategy, rationales for biologic therapies and unmet needs in Taiwan.

Methods: We conducted a nationwide cross-sectional observational study by face-to-face in depth interviews with 50 rheumatologists and 30 dermatologists who took care of patients with PsA.

Results: The major procedures for recognizing PsA included joint, skin and nail examinations, radiographic imaging, and medical history.