Fabio Massimo Perrotta, Rossana Scrivo, Salvatore D'Angelo, Silvia Scriffignano, Andrea Delle Sedie, Laura Coates, Ennio Lubrano
INTRODUCTION: An overarching principle for the management of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a shared decision-making process between physicians and patients. The aim of this study is to assess the patient-physician relationship in a group of patients with PsA, by using the Perceived Efficacy in Patient-Physician Interactions (PEPPI) and CollaboRATE instruments. METHODS: This is a cross-sectional multicenter study where consecutive patients with PsA were enrolled. For each patient, the main demographic, comorbid conditions, and clinical data were collected, including the assessment of disease activity, function, quality of life, and impact of disease...
March 6, 2024: Rheumatology and Therapy