Dermatology Reports (Sep 2022)

A consensus-based approach on the management of patients with both psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis in the dermatological and rheumatological settings in Italy: The ADOI PSO-Amore Project

  • Francesco Cusano,
  • Francesca Sampogna,
  • Alexandra Maria Giovanna Brunasso Vernetti,
  • Stefano Stisi,
  • Gilda Sandri,
  • Giovanna Malara,
  • Luigi Naldi,
  • Michele Pellegrino,
  • Giovanni Luigi Tripepi,
  • Umberto di Luzio Paparatti,
  • Concetto Paolo Agnusdei,
  • Claudio Bonifati,
  • Antonella Celano,
  • Valeria Corazza,
  • Federica D'Agostino,
  • Rocco De Pasquale,
  • Emilio Filippucci,
  • Rosario Foti,
  • Giovanna Galdo,
  • Fabiana Gai,
  • Giulia Ganzetti,
  • Dario Graceffa,
  • Mara Maccarone,
  • Annamaria Mazzotta,
  • Gennaro Melchionda,
  • Francesca Molinaro,
  • Franco Paoletti,
  • Silvia Tonolo,
  • Adriano Vercellone,
  • Rosetta Vitetta,
  • Cesare Massone,
  • Gian Domenico Sebastiani

DOI
https://doi.org/10.4081/dr.2022.9541
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 14, no. 3

Abstract

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Psoriasis is a complex disease often needing a multidisciplinary approach. In particular, the collaboration between dermatologist and rheumatologist is crucial for the management of patients suffering from both psoriasis (PSO) and psoriatic arthritis (PsA). Here we report a series of recommendations from a group of experts, as a result of a Consensus Conference, defining the circumstances in which it is preferable or even mandatory, depending on the available settings, to rely on the opinion of the two specialists, jointly or in a deferred manner. Indications are given on how to organize a 3rd level joint Dermatology- Rheumatology care unit, in connection with 1st and 2nd level clinicians of both specialties, GPs, and other specialists involved in the management of psoriasis. A potential patient journey is suggested, that can be used as a basis for future design and validation of national and/or local diagnostic therapeutic and assistance pathways.

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