Spondyloarthritis & psoriatic arthritis

Establishing Centers of Excellence for Psoriatic Disease in Latin America: Consensus Recommendations From the REAL-PANLAR Group

J RheumatolPublished Consensus recommendations

Methodological detailsDelphi, Delphi methodology, narrative literature review, Likert scale, consensus ≥ 70% agreement, in-person meeting, Donabedian quality evaluation model
  • Delphi
  • Delphi methodology
  • Narrative literature review
  • Likert scale
  • Consensus ≥ 70% agreement
  • In-person meeting
  • Donabedian quality evaluation model

Recommendations

As issued by the authors

  1. Two types of COEs: optimal and model

  2. Optimal COEs require a multidisciplinary team including rheumatologists, dermatologists, nurses and psychologists

  3. Model COEs expand this team to include gastroenterologists, ophthalmologists, physiatrists, among other specialists

  4. Structure: infrastructure and electronic systems for data management

  5. Process: patient-centered education, multidisciplinary consultations and psychosocial support

  6. Outcomes: standardized clinimetric tools (eg, PASI, DAPSA) and treat-to-target strategy

  7. Approval ratings ranged from 80% to 100%

Original publication

Establishing Centers of Excellence for Psoriatic Disease in Latin America: Consensus Recommendations From the REAL-PANLAR Group. J Rheumatol. Published 15 August 2025. doi:10.3899/jrheum.2025-0405

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