Analysis of health care and actual needs of patients with psoriasis: a survey on the Italian population

2007

Survey on Health Care Needs of Psoriasis Patients in Italy

Sample size: 1954 publication 10 minutes Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Altobelli Emma, Maccarone Mara, Petrocelli Reimondo, Marziliano Ciro, Giannetti Alberto, Peris Ketty, Chimenti Sergio

Primary Institution: Department of Internal Medicine and Public Health, University of L'Aquila

What are the clinic characteristics and quality of assistance perceived by patients with psoriasis in Italy?

The study identified critical areas for improvement in health care services for psoriasis patients, particularly in South Italy.

26% of patients reported having psoriatic arthritis.
15.4% of patients reported depression as an associated condition.
Patients in the North were more satisfied with the quality of care than those in the South.
Only 29.5% of patients were aware of their rights as patients.
Patients in the Centre felt they needed more information about therapy.

This study asked psoriasis patients in Italy how they feel about their health care, and found that many want better access and shorter wait times.

A standardized questionnaire was used to collect data from 1954 patients across 21 Italian provinces.

Potential bias due to self-reporting and the lack of verification of associated diseases.

The study relied on self-reported data for associated diseases, which may not have been verified.

Patients aged 18-85 years, with 991 males and 963 females.

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