Title |
The efficacy of a health-related quality-of-life intervention during 48 weeks of biologic treatment of patients with moderate to severe psoriasis: study protocol for a multicenter randomized controlled trial
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Published in |
Trials, December 2012
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DOI | 10.1186/1745-6215-13-236 |
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Authors |
Cecilia AC Prinsen, Phyllis I Spuls, Mirjam AG Sprangers, Menno A de Rie, Catharina M Legierse, John de Korte |
Abstract |
Interest in health-related quality of life (HRQoL) outcome research in dermatology is increasing, especially in the systemic treatment of psoriasis with biologic agents. In other specialties, such as oncology, the application of a HRQoL intervention is considered to be an aid for monitoring disease and treatment over time, for the communication with the patient, and for improving treatment outcome. However, in dermatology practice, the application of this intervention is relatively new. Moreover, evidence on the effectiveness of a HRQoL intervention in dermatology is missing. It is hypothesized that the application of a HRQoL intervention in dermatology practice will have a positive impact on patients' HRQoL as well as on doctor-patient communication. |
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