How does COVID-19 impact psoriasis practice, prescription patterns, and healthcare delivery for psoriasis patients? A cross-sectional survey study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease that needs continuous medical care. During COVID-19, delivering medical service was negatively affected.

Aims

To describe the impact of COVID-19 on psoriasis healthcare delivery, management, and practice.

Methods

This observational cross-sectional study was conducted on 197 dermatologists using a validated online questionnaire. The survey evaluated the effect of COVID-19 on the decisions, prescription patterns, appointments rescheduling, and healthcare delivery for psoriasis patients by dermatologists. The questionnaire was developed and validated with a reliability score >0.7.

Results

During the pandemic, most dermatologists delayed initiating biological/immunosuppressive therapy for psoriasis unless urgently need

SUBMITTER: El-Komy MHM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8250824 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature