Spondyloarthritis & psoriatic arthritis

Enhancing current guidance for psoriatic arthritis and its comorbidities: recommendations from an expert consensus panel

Rheumatology (Oxford)Published Expert consensus recommendations

Methodological detailstargeted literature review (PICO framework), online voting; consensus at 75% agreement 7-9 on a 9-point scale
  • Targeted literature review (PICO framework)
  • Online voting; consensus at 75% agreement 7-9 on a 9-point scale

Recommendations

As issued by the authors

  1. Diagnosis: strategies for identifying PsA early and referring appropriately, assessment of diagnostic indicators, use of screening tools and imaging

  2. Disease assessment: holistic consideration of disease activity, physical functioning and impact from a patient perspective; implementing shared decision-making

  3. Comorbidities: specific guidance on high-impact conditions such as depression and obesity

  4. Management (excluding pharmacological therapies): multidisciplinary team working, lifestyle modifications and treat-to-target strategies

  5. Minimize CS use where feasible

Original publication

Enhancing current guidance for psoriatic arthritis and its comorbidities: recommendations from an expert consensus panel. Rheumatology (Oxford). Published 15 March 2024. doi:10.1093/rheumatology/keae172

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