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Ghezzi G, Costanzo A, Borroni RG. Health-Related Quality of Life in Psoriasis: Literature Review. J Clin Med 2024; 13:4623. [PMID: 39200764 PMCID: PMC11354811 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13164623] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2024] [Revised: 08/03/2024] [Accepted: 08/05/2024] [Indexed: 09/02/2024] Open
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The assessment of quality of life (QoL) in patients with psoriasis plays a crucial role in understanding the impact of the disease and evaluating treatment outcomes. We provide an overview of the key measures used to assess QoL in psoriasis patients, including both generic and psoriasis-specific instruments. The limitations and strengths of instruments such as the Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI), Skindex, and Psoriasis Disability Index (PDI) are discussed, highlighting their psychometric properties and areas for improvement. Furthermore, this review examines the potential of disease-specific QoL measures in providing greater sensitivity to disease-related burden and change compared to generic instruments. However, most of the available psoriasis-specific patient-reported outcome measures need further validation. We aim to provide valuable insights into the importance of using validated QoL measures in clinical practice and research, ultimately contributing to a more comprehensive assessment of the impact of psoriasis on patients' lives and enhancing the evaluation of treatment interventions.
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- Gioele Ghezzi
- Humanitas University, 20072 Pieve Emanuele, MI, Italy;
- Dermatology Unit, Humanitas Research Hospital—IRCCS, 20089 Rozzano, MI, Italy;
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- Dermatology Unit, Humanitas Research Hospital—IRCCS, 20089 Rozzano, MI, Italy;
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, 20072 Pieve Emanuele, MI, Italy
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- Dermatology Unit, Humanitas Research Hospital—IRCCS, 20089 Rozzano, MI, Italy;
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, 20072 Pieve Emanuele, MI, Italy
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Kokolakis G, Vadstrup K, Hansen JB, Carrascosa JM. Increased Skin Clearance and Quality of Life Improvement with Brodalumab Compared with Ustekinumab in Psoriasis Patients with Aggravating Lifestyle Factors. Dermatol Ther (Heidelb) 2021; 11:2027-2042. [PMID: 34606048 PMCID: PMC8611142 DOI: 10.1007/s13555-021-00618-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2021] [Accepted: 09/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Introduction Obesity, smoking, and alcohol consumption are prevalent in psoriasis patients and have been associated with increased disease severity and reduced treatment adherence and response. This post hoc analysis of pooled data from the phase 3 AMAGINE-2 and -3 trials compared the efficacy of brodalumab versus ustekinumab in psoriasis patients with aggravating and potentially treatment-confounding lifestyle risk factors. Methods This post hoc analysis evaluated complete skin clearance, as measured by a 100% reduction of Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI100) and quality of life (QoL), as measured by a Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) score of 0/1, by the presence of risk factors (obesity, tobacco or alcohol use). A competing risk model assessed cumulative incidence over 52 weeks with outcomes of PASI100 or inadequate response. Results This analysis included 929 patients (brodalumab 210 mg, n = 339; ustekinumab, n = 590) with moderate-to-severe psoriasis. At week 52, odds ratios (95% confidence intervals [CIs]) for complete clearance with brodalumab versus ustekinumab were 2.50 (1.14–5.46, P = 0.0186), 4.64 (2.80–7.69, P < 0.0001), 2.06 (1.25–3.40, P = 0.0045), and 2.55 (0.55–11.91, P = 0.2117) in patients with no, one, two, or three risk factors, respectively. Corresponding odds ratios (ORs) (95% CIs) for DLQI 0/1 with brodalumab versus ustekinumab were 1.72 (0.78–3.79, P = 0.1883), 2.49 (1.54–4.02, P < 0.0002), 1.57 (0.97–2.54, P = 0.0666), and 2.07 (0.45–9.57, P = 0.3438). The 52-week cumulative incidence of patients achieving PASI100 was consistently higher for brodalumab versus ustekinumab, regardless of number of risk factors (P < 0.0001 for one or two risk factors and P = 0.0029 for three risk factors). Conclusions Higher levels of complete skin clearance and QoL were achieved and maintained with brodalumab versus ustekinumab in patients with moderate-to-severe psoriasis, regardless of the presence of lifestyle risk factors. Clinical Trial Registration AMAGINE-2 (NCT01708603); AMAGINE-3 (NCT01708629). Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s13555-021-00618-5.
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- Georgios Kokolakis
- Clinic of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, Psoriasis Research and Treatment Centre, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Luisenstrasse 2, 10117, Berlin, Germany.
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- LEO Pharma A/S, Industriparken 55, 2750, Ballerup, Denmark
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- Department of Dermatology, Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol, Universitat Autònoma of Barcelona, IGTP, Carretera de Canyet, s/n, 08916, Badalona, Barcelona, Spain
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Warren RB, Gottlieb AB, Merola JF, Garcia L, Cioffi C, Peterson L, Pelligra C, Ciaravino V. Psychometric Validation of the Psoriasis Symptoms and Impacts Measure (P-SIM), a Novel Patient-Reported Outcome Instrument for Patients with Plaque Psoriasis, Using Data from the BE VIVID and BE READY Phase 3 Trials. Dermatol Ther (Heidelb) 2021; 11:1551-1569. [PMID: 34260044 PMCID: PMC8484391 DOI: 10.1007/s13555-021-00570-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2021] [Accepted: 06/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Plaque psoriasis can significantly impact patients' quality of life. We assessed psychometric properties of the Psoriasis Symptoms and Impacts Measure (P-SIM), developed to capture patients' experiences of signs, symptoms and impacts of psoriasis. METHODS Pooled, blinded, 16-week data from 1002 patients in the BE VIVID and BE READY bimekizumab phase 3 trials were analysed. The suitability of the P-SIM missing score rule (weekly scores considered missing if ≥ 4 daily scores were missing) was assessed. Test-retest reliability was evaluated using intraclass correlation coefficients (ICCs). Convergent validity was assessed between P-SIM and relevant patient-reported outcome (PRO) (Dermatology Life Quality Index [DLQI], DLQI item 1 [skin symptoms], Patient Global Assessment of Psoriasis) and clinician-reported outcome (ClinRO) scores (Psoriasis Area and Severity Index [PASI], Investigator's Global Assessment [IGA]) at baseline and week 16. Known-groups validity was assessed, comparing P-SIM scores between patient subgroups predefined using PASI/IGA scores. Sensitivity to change over 16 weeks was evaluated; responder definition (RD) thresholds were explored. RESULTS The missing score rule used did not impact P-SIM scores. Test-retest reliability analyses demonstrated excellent score reproducibility (ICC 0.91-0.98). Inter-item correlations at baseline and week 16 were strong (> 0.5), apart from "choice of clothing" with "skin pain" and "burning" at baseline (both 0.49). All P-SIM scores were moderately to strongly correlated with other outcomes, demonstrating convergent validity, apart from ClinROs (PASI, IGA) at baseline that had low variability. P-SIM scores discriminated known groups at week 16, confirming known-groups validity. Changes from baseline to week 16 in P-SIM and other clinically relevant outcomes were strongly correlated (> 0.5; weaker with ClinROs), establishing sensitivity to change. Anchor-based RD analyses determined a four-point P-SIM item score decrease as indicative of marked clinically meaningful improvement. CONCLUSION P-SIM scores demonstrated good reliability, validity and sensitivity to change. A four-point RD threshold could be used to assess 16-week treatment effects. TRIAL REGISTRATION BE VIVID: NCT03370133; BE READY: NCT03410992.
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- Richard B Warren
- Dermatology Centre, Manchester NIHR Biomedical Research Centre, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, The University of Manchester, Stott Lane, Salford, M6 8HD, Greater Manchester, UK.
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- Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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Elmets CA, Korman NJ, Prater EF, Wong EB, Rupani RN, Kivelevitch D, Armstrong AW, Connor C, Cordoro KM, Davis DMR, Elewski BE, Gelfand JM, Gordon KB, Gottlieb AB, Kaplan DH, Kavanaugh A, Kiselica M, Kroshinsky D, Lebwohl M, Leonardi CL, Lichten J, Lim HW, Mehta NN, Paller AS, Parra SL, Pathy AL, Siegel M, Stoff B, Strober B, Wu JJ, Hariharan V, Menter A. Joint AAD-NPF Guidelines of care for the management and treatment of psoriasis with topical therapy and alternative medicine modalities for psoriasis severity measures. J Am Acad Dermatol 2020; 84:432-470. [PMID: 32738429 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2020.07.087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 128] [Impact Index Per Article: 32.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2020] [Revised: 07/21/2020] [Accepted: 07/23/2020] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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Psoriasis is a chronic, inflammatory, multisystem disease that affects up to 3.2% of the United States population. This guideline addresses important clinical questions that arise in psoriasis management and care and provides recommendations based on the available evidence. The treatment of psoriasis with topical agents and with alternative medicine will be reviewed, emphasizing treatment recommendations and the role of dermatologists in monitoring and educating patients regarding benefits as well as risks that may be associated. This guideline will also address the severity assessment methods of psoriasis in adults.
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- University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio
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- San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium, Joint-Base San Antonio, Texas
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- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York
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- Department of Dermatology, University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine, San Francisco, California
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- University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Dermatology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai, New York, New York
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- Patient Advocate, National Psoriasis Foundation, Portland, Oregon
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- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York
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- Patient Advocate, National Psoriasis Foundation, Portland, Oregon
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- Department of Dermatology, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Michigan
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- The National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland
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- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
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- Colorado Permanente Medical Group, Centennial, Colorado
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- Pediatric Dermatology Research Alliance, Indianapolis, Indiana
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- Central Connecticut Dermatology Research, Cromwell, Connecticut; Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut
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- Dermatology Research and Education Foundation, Irvine, California
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Strober B, van de Kerkhof PCM, Callis Duffin K, Poulin Y, Warren RB, de la Cruz C, van der Walt JM, Stolshek BS, Martin ML, de Carvalho AVE. Feasibility and Utility of the Psoriasis Symptom Inventory (PSI) in Clinical Care Settings: A Study from the International Psoriasis Council. Am J Clin Dermatol 2019; 20:699-709. [PMID: 31228013 PMCID: PMC6764927 DOI: 10.1007/s40257-019-00458-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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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 interviewed about the PSI after all patients were seen. Results The clinics enrolled 278 patients; mean [standard deviation (SD)] psoriasis-affected BSA was 7.6% (11.4). Based on BSA, 47.8% had mild psoriasis, 29.1% had moderate psoriasis, and 23.0% had severe psoriasis. Based on sPGA, 18.7% were clear/almost clear, 67.3% were mild/moderate, and 14.0% were severe/very severe. The mean (SD) PSI total score was 12.2 (8.3). Physicians spent a mean (SD) 4.9 (4.8) min discussing PSI findings with their patients (range 0–20 min). Key benefits of PSI discussions included the following: new information regarding symptom location and severity for physicians; prompting of quality-of-life discussions; better understanding of patient treatment priorities; change in treatment regimens to target specific symptoms or areas; and improvement of patient–physician relationship. Conclusions The PSI was useful for treated and untreated patients to enhance patient–physician communication, and influenced treatment decisions. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1007/s40257-019-00458-2) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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Strober BE, Gordon KB. Core Outcome Sets for Psoriasis Clinical Trials: Definition, Consensus, and Acceptance. JAMA Dermatol 2018; 154:1135. [PMID: 29874363 DOI: 10.1001/jamadermatol.2018.1166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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- Bruce E Strober
- Department of Dermatology, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington.,Probity Medical Research, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
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Frieder J, Kivelevitch D, Fiore CT, Saad S, Menter A. The impact of biologic agents on health-related quality of life outcomes in patients with psoriasis. Expert Rev Clin Immunol 2017; 14:1-19. [PMID: 29110556 DOI: 10.1080/1744666x.2018.1401468] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Psoriasis is a common, immune-mediated skin disease often associated with significant physical and psychosocial impairment. Antipsoriatic biologic agents offer patients unparalleled treatment potential in regard to greater skin clearance and overall improved quality of life. Evaluation of the therapeutic efficacy of biologic agents on the full psoriasis disease burden must account for their impact on both physical symptoms, as well as patient-reported, health-related quality of life (HRQoL) measurements. Areas covered: Results from numerous clinical trials demonstrate the significant clinical efficacy of biological agents targeting tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and the interleukin (IL)-12/23 and IL-17 immune pathways. However, relatively limited data is available evaluating their full effect on quality of life outcomes. This review will discuss the most relevant and up-to-date clinical data on HRQoL measurements related to treatment with these aforementioned biologic agents. Expert commentary: Patient-reported outcomes (i.e. Dermatology Life Quality Index) are being used with increasing frequency in clinical trials, and provide valuable information on the impact of psoriasis on numerous aspects of day-to-day living. These outcomes must also be incorporated in clinical practice, in addition to physical assessment of disease severity, treatment decisions, and therapeutic response in the psoriasis patient population.
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- Jillian Frieder
- a Division of Dermatology , Baylor University Medical Center , Dallas , TX , USA
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- a Division of Dermatology , Baylor University Medical Center , Dallas , TX , USA
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- a Division of Dermatology , Baylor University Medical Center , Dallas , TX , USA
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- b Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine , Bryan , TX , USA
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- a Division of Dermatology , Baylor University Medical Center , Dallas , TX , USA
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