2020
DOI: 10.1111/dth.13283
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How does the joint dermatology–rheumatology clinic benefit both patients and dermatologists?

Abstract: Psoriasis (Pso) and psoriatic arthritis (PsA) are chronic and debilitating diseases which often develop in the same patient and are linked to a wide range of comorbid conditions. Dermatologists and rheumatologists need to cooperate in combined clinics, especially when they deal with severe, recalcitrant disease, and multiple comorbidities. The clinical and research benefits of this collaboration have been previously described to contribute to a better and more sustainable health care system. To apply a more ho… Show more

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“…This is commonly observed in clinical practice, although the literature suggests a better diagnostic yield (19,20). Despite this, the higher level of DLQI in patients with PsA, which primarily affects the impact of the skin symptoms on health-related quality of life, indicated a greater degree of impairment in those patients (21). On the other hand, the dermatologist should not stop asking for joint complaints in psoriasis patients as PsA is often developed in the later history of psoriasis (4).…”
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“…This is commonly observed in clinical practice, although the literature suggests a better diagnostic yield (19,20). Despite this, the higher level of DLQI in patients with PsA, which primarily affects the impact of the skin symptoms on health-related quality of life, indicated a greater degree of impairment in those patients (21). On the other hand, the dermatologist should not stop asking for joint complaints in psoriasis patients as PsA is often developed in the later history of psoriasis (4).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 98%
“…There are several examples of collaboration between different departments such as uveitis clinics or reproduction and pregnancy clinics in which the patient is seen by various experts for chronic medical complaints (21,24,25). These experiences demonstrate a signi cant diagnostic and therapeutic bene t. Positive aspects of these specialized centers include avoiding excessive laboratory testing, minimizing the number of visits, e cient decision-making and e cient ow of knowledge leading to fastened diagnosis and procedures for patient management.…”
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confidence: 99%
“…food and housing insecurity and transportation) and behavioral health, and which are enhanced by digital tools, such as the e-toolkit described here. 48 , 49 …”
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“…This is commonly observed in clinical practice, although the literature suggests a better diagnostic yield [17,18]. Despite this, the higher level of DLQI in patients with PsA, which primarily affects the impact of the skin symptoms on health-related quality of life, indicated a greater degree of impairment in those patients [19]. On the other hand, the dermatologist should not stop asking for joint complaints in psoriasis patients as PsA is often developed in the later history of psoriasis [4].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%