Mathias Tiedemann Svendsen1, Steven R Feldman1,2, Sylvia Naiga Tiedemann3, Anne Sofie Stochholm Sørensen4, Cecilie Marie Ringgaard Rivas4, Klaus Ejner Andersen1. 1. Research Unit of the Dermato-Venerology and Allergy Center, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark. 2. Department of Dermatology (Center for Dermatology Research), Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA. 3. Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark. 4. Department of Nursing in Copenhagen, Metropol University College, København, Denmark.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Topical drugs are recommended first-line treatment for mild-to-moderate psoriasis. However, patient preferences for the topical drugs differ, since a wide variety of topical drugs and topical drug formulations are available. OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to investigate psoriasis patient preferences for topical drugs. METHODS: A systematic literature search was performed for English-language articles in Embase, Medline, PsycINFO, Cinahl, Scopus, and the Cochrane Library. RESULTS: Four surveys, six randomized controlled trials, and two prospective studies of mainly good quality were included. Seven of the studies investigated patient preferences for topical drug formulations, while five studies investigated their preferences for different topical drugs. Overall, patients preferred drugs that are easy to apply, less messy, and have a pleasant scent. CONCLUSION: Psoriasis patient preferences for topical drugs differ. There is no one topical drug or topical drug formulation that suits everyone, which shows the importance of individualized prescriptions for topical drugs that are based on shared decision-making between the prescriber and patient.
BACKGROUND: Topical drugs are recommended first-line treatment for mild-to-moderate psoriasis. However, patient preferences for the topical drugs differ, since a wide variety of topical drugs and topical drug formulations are available. OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to investigate psoriasis patient preferences for topical drugs. METHODS: A systematic literature search was performed for English-language articles in Embase, Medline, PsycINFO, Cinahl, Scopus, and the Cochrane Library. RESULTS: Four surveys, six randomized controlled trials, and two prospective studies of mainly good quality were included. Seven of the studies investigated patient preferences for topical drug formulations, while five studies investigated their preferences for different topical drugs. Overall, patients preferred drugs that are easy to apply, less messy, and have a pleasant scent. CONCLUSION: Psoriasis patient preferences for topical drugs differ. There is no one topical drug or topical drug formulation that suits everyone, which shows the importance of individualized prescriptions for topical drugs that are based on shared decision-making between the prescriber and patient.