Authors
PA Nelson, C Keyworth, Anna Chisholm, CJ Pearce, CEM Griffiths, Lis Cordingley, Christine Bundy, Identification and Management of Psoriasis‐Associated Co‐morbidiTy (IMPACT) Team
Publication date
2014/11/1
Journal
British Journal of Dermatology
Volume
171
Issue
5
Pages
1116-1122
Publisher
Blackwell Publishing Ltd
Description
Background
Psoriasis is associated with significant comorbidity. Excess alcohol use, smoking and higher body mass index are all associated with psoriasis and may contribute to its onset and/or exacerbation. Lifestyle behaviour change (LBC) can be beneficial in the prevention of psoriasis and/or reduction of its severity. LBC techniques are effective when used properly by healthcare professionals.
Objectives
It is unknown whether clinicians managing patients with psoriasis are familiar with LBC techniques or are confident to deliver LBC support in routine consultations. This study aimed to elicit the views and attitudes of healthcare professionals in primary and secondary care about addressing LBC for patients with psoriasis.
Methods
We carried out in‐depth semistructured interviews with 23 dermatology specialist and general practitioners in English …
Scholar articles
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