Providing lifestyle behaviour change support for patients with psoriasis: an assessment of the existing training competencies across medical and nursing health professionals

Abstract

Development of post-qualification curricula would ensure health professionals are equipped with the necessary knowledge, skills and attitudes to support LBC for patients with psoriasis. This is of particular relevance, given the evidence linking unhealthy lifestyles with psoriasis outcomes.

Facing the dilemma of patient-centred psoriasis care: a qualitative study identifying patient needs in dermatological outpatient clinics

“…This is supported by studies demonstrating that informed and engaged patients have better clinical outcomes, quality of life and use of healthcare resources . Moreover, clinicians and health providers often lack the skills to provide support for lifestyle behaviour change for patients with psoriasis . Likewise, the low level of knowledge about the disease among patients is a challenge.…”

“…25,34 Moreover, clinicians and health providers often lack the skills to provide support for lifestyle behaviour change for patients with psoriasis. 35 Likewise, the low level of knowledge about the disease among patients is a challenge. In line with our findings, little evidence is available to support group education for patients with psoriasis.…”

Long-term effects of weight reduction on the severity of psoriasis in a cohort derived from a randomized trial: a prospective observational follow-up study

“…Interestingly, recent research has shown that clinicians recognize that lifestyle intervention is beneficial in psoriasis, but they lack the skills to implement them (32,33).…”

Motivational interviewing-based training enhances clinicians’ skills and knowledge in psoriasis: findings from the Pso Well®study

“…The Pso Well ® training programme was designed in line with current recommendations for psoriasis management and behaviour change methods . Content was supplemented by additional recommendations from research team members involved in reviewing more up‐to‐date research evidence on psoriasis . This 1‐day intensive training programme aimed to enable the clinicians to adopt a patient‐centred consultation approach and applied MI skills.…”