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ArticleDermatology and therapy2023

Elevating the Standard of Care for Patients with Psoriasis: 'Calls to Action' from Epicensus, a Multistakeholder Pan-European Initiative.

Jan Koren, Jo L W Lambert, Simon F Thomsen, Helen McAteer, Gabriella Fabbrocini, Valeria Corazza, Denis Jullien, Matthias Augustin, Richard B Warren, Menno A de Rie and 5 more

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15 authors.

Jan KorenEUROPSO, Polzela, Slovenia.
Jo L W LambertDepartment of Dermatology, Ghent University, Vijverpark Ingang 52 - UZ Gent, De Pintelaan 185, 9000, Gent, Belgium. jo.lambert@uzgent.be.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-5303-9310
Simon F ThomsenDepartment of Dermatology, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Bispebjerg Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Helen McAteerPsoriasis Association, Northampton, UK.
Gabriella FabbrociniSection of Dermatology - Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy.
Valeria CorazzaItalian Psoriatic Association Friends of the Corazza Foundation (APIAFCO), Bologna, Italy.
Denis JullienDepartment of Dermatology, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Edouard Herriot Hospital, 69003, Lyon, France.
Matthias AugustinHealth Care Research in Dermatology and Nursing, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany.
Richard B WarrenDermatology Centre, Manchester NIHR Biomedical Research Centre, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK.
Menno A de RieAmsterdam UMC, Department of Dermatology, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Elizabeth Lazaridou2nd Department of Dermatology-Venereology, Aristotle University School of Medicine, Thessaloniki, Greece.
Lluís PuigDepartment of Dermatology, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
Loïc GuillevinAssistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Hôpital Cochin, Université Paris Descartes, Paris, France.
Marius GrosserGerman Psoriasis Association, Seewartenstraße 10, 20459, Hamburg, Germany.
Wolf-Henning BoehnckeDivision of Dermatology and Venereology, Geneva University Hospitals, Geneva, Switzerland.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionDespite advances in treatment options and the management of patients with psoriasis, considerable unmet needs remain. Our objective was to identify ways to elevate the standard of care for patients with psoriasis by combining the perspectives of three important stakeholders: patients, clinicians and payors, and define 'Calls to Action' designed to achieve the identified changes.

methodsEight themes relevant to elevating the standard of care were identified from an insights-gathering questionnaire completed by all three stakeholder groups. A modified Delphi exercise gained consensus on statements informed by the insights. Statements were then used to inspire 'Calls to Action' - practical steps that could be taken to realise the desired changes and elevate the standard of care.

resultsIn total, 18 European experts (10 dermatologists, 3 payors and 5 patient representatives) took part in the Delphi process. Consensus was reached on statements relating to all eight themes: improve healthcare systems to better support multidisciplinary team working and digital services, real-world data generation and optimal use, improve patient access, elevate quality-of-life measures as the most important outcomes, involve patients in patient-centred and personalised approaches to care, improve the relevance and reach of guidelines, education, and multistakeholder engagement. 'Calls to Action' common to all three stakeholder groups recognised the need to capitalise on the shift to digital healthcare, the need for consistent input into registries to generate real-world evidence to support guideline development, and the necessity of educating patients on the benefits of reporting outcomes to generate real-world data. The enormous quality-of-life burden and psychological impact of psoriasis, as well as the clinical needs of patients must be better understood, including by healthcare commissioners, so that funding priorities are assessed appropriately.

conclusionThis unique initiative identified a practical 'Call-to-Action Framework' which, if implemented, could help improve the standard of care for patients with psoriasis.

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