Feasibility and Utility of the Psoriasis Symptom Inventory (PSI) in Clinical Care Settings: A Study from the International Psoriasis Council.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The Psoriasis Symptom Inventory (PSI) is a patient-reported outcome measure designed to assess psoriasis signs and symptoms.

Objectives

The aim was to assess the usefulness of the PSI in enhancing patient care in the clinical setting.

Methods

Eight dermatology clinics in six countries enrolled adults representing the full spectrum of psoriasis severity who regularly received care at the clinic. Patients were administered the eight-item PSI (score range 0-32; higher scores indicate greater severity) while waiting for the physician; the physician conducted a static physician global assessment (sPGA) and estimated psoriasis-affected body surface area (BSA) at the same visit. Physicians completed a brief questionnaire after each patient visit, and were intervie

SUBMITTER: Strober B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6764927 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature