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Psoriatic arthritis screening by the dermatologist: development and first validation of the ‘PURE‐4 scale’

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Dermatologists are recommended to ask psoriasis patients about musculoskeletal complaints to allow early detection and treatment of psoriatic arthritis (PsA). Screening tools have been developed to help identify patients warranting… Click to show full abstract

Dermatologists are recommended to ask psoriasis patients about musculoskeletal complaints to allow early detection and treatment of psoriatic arthritis (PsA). Screening tools have been developed to help identify patients warranting further rheumatologic assessment, but evidence suggests room for improvement in their diagnostic value and ease of use for outpatient practice.

Keywords: psoriatic arthritis; arthritis screening; screening dermatologist; development first; arthritis; dermatologist development

Journal Title: Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology
Year Published: 2018

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