Psoriasis care during the time of COVID-19: real-world data on changes in treatments and appointments from a German university hospital

Ninosu N, Roehrich F, Diehl K, Peitsch WK, Schaarschmidt ML (2021)

Publication Type: Journal article

Publication year: 2021

Journal

European Journal of Dermatology John Libbey Eurotext

Book Volume: 31

Pages Range: 183-191

Journal Issue: 2

DOI: 10.1684/ejd.2021.4016

Abstract

Background: COVID-19 poses significant challenges for care of patients with chronic inflammatory skin diseases including psoriasis. Objectives: To investigate changes in treatment and/or appointments for psoriasis patients in a German university hospital due to the pandemic. Materials & Methods: A postal survey was conducted between May 15 and June 15, 2020. Potential determinants of changes were analysed with descriptive statistics and multivariate logistic regression. Results: Out of 205 respondents, 19.5% missed an appointment and 9.8% changed therapy due to the pandemic. Treatment alterations were encouraged by patients (50%) and physicians (40%), whereas cancellations of appointments mostly occurred on patients’ request (70%). Several patient-related key drivers of changes, including sociodemographic, disease- and health-related characteristics were identified. Changes in treatment and appointments were associated with higher psoriasis severity scores and more frequent disease aggravations. Conclusion: It is particularly crucial to tailor psoriasis care to individual needs in order to protect the physical and mental well-being of patients during the pandemic.

Authors with CRIS profile

Katharina Diehl

Involved external institutions

Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg DE Germany (DE) Vivantes - Netzwerk für Gesundheit GmbH DE Germany (DE)

How to cite

APA:

Ninosu, N., Roehrich, F., Diehl, K., Peitsch, W.K., & Schaarschmidt, M.-L. (2021). Psoriasis care during the time of COVID-19: real-world data on changes in treatments and appointments from a German university hospital. European Journal of Dermatology, 31(2), 183-191. https://doi.org/10.1684/ejd.2021.4016

MLA:

Ninosu, Nadia, et al. "Psoriasis care during the time of COVID-19: real-world data on changes in treatments and appointments from a German university hospital." European Journal of Dermatology 31.2 (2021): 183-191.

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