In 2017, the Spanish Academy of Dermatology and Venereology Psoriasis Working Group (PWG) designed the Minimal Disease Activity (MDA) criteria to determine the level of disease activity. We hereby ...present the results of an observational, cross-sectional, multicenter study of the nationwide application of these criteria.INTRODUCTIONIn 2017, the Spanish Academy of Dermatology and Venereology Psoriasis Working Group (PWG) designed the Minimal Disease Activity (MDA) criteria to determine the level of disease activity. We hereby present the results of an observational, cross-sectional, multicenter study of the nationwide application of these criteria.We conducted a non-randomized sampling, stratified to achieve autonomic and provincial representation of consecutive patients with psoriasis (Ps) vulgaris without active arthritis. A total of 830 patients were included: 493 men (59.5%), with a mean age of 51.4 years (SD, 14.2), from all autonomous regions of Spain (except for Ceuta and Melilla) and 44 (88%) out of the 50 provinces. A questionnaire was obtained with demographic data, DLQI, subjective assessment-on a scale from 0 to 10-of itching, erythema, desquamation, visibility, and the patients' PASI and BSA.MATERIAL AND METHODSWe conducted a non-randomized sampling, stratified to achieve autonomic and provincial representation of consecutive patients with psoriasis (Ps) vulgaris without active arthritis. A total of 830 patients were included: 493 men (59.5%), with a mean age of 51.4 years (SD, 14.2), from all autonomous regions of Spain (except for Ceuta and Melilla) and 44 (88%) out of the 50 provinces. A questionnaire was obtained with demographic data, DLQI, subjective assessment-on a scale from 0 to 10-of itching, erythema, desquamation, visibility, and the patients' PASI and BSA.More than 50% failed to meet the MDA criteria (491; 59.2%), with significant differences being reported by region, sex, and age. Additionally, significant differences were reported based on the therapy used (P<.001). The use of biological therapies was associated with higher MDA compliance compared to other therapies (59.4% vs 23.3%). No differences were reported among various biological therapies.RESULTSMore than 50% failed to meet the MDA criteria (491; 59.2%), with significant differences being reported by region, sex, and age. Additionally, significant differences were reported based on the therapy used (P<.001). The use of biological therapies was associated with higher MDA compliance compared to other therapies (59.4% vs 23.3%). No differences were reported among various biological therapies.The overall rate of MDA compliance is low, with differences being based on geographic location, sex, age, and drug used, yet none of these factors separately justify them.CONCLUSIONSThe overall rate of MDA compliance is low, with differences being based on geographic location, sex, age, and drug used, yet none of these factors separately justify them.
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El Grupo de Psoriasis de la Academia Española de Dermatología y Venereología (GPs) diseño en 2017 la medida Actividad Mínima de Enfermedad en Psoriasis (AME). Se presentan los ...resultados de un estudio observacional, transversal y multicéntrico de la aplicación de esta escala a nivel nacional.
Se realizó un muestreo no aleatorizado, estratificado para alcanzar representación autonómica y provincial, de pacientes consecutivos con psoriasis (Ps) vulgar sin artritis activa. Se incluyeron 830 pacientes: 493 eran varones (59,5%), con una edad media de 51,4 años (DE=14,2), de todas las autonomías del país (excepto Ceuta y Melilla) y 44 (88%) de las 50 provincias. Se obtuvo un cuestionario recogiendo datos demográficos, DLQI, valoración subjetiva en escalas de 0 a 10 de picor, eritema, descamación y visibilidad; y el PASI y el BSA del paciente.
Más de la mitad no cumplían criterio de AME (491; 59,2%), con diferencia significativa entre regiones, por el sexo y por la edad. También había diferencias según el tratamiento realizado (p<0,001). El uso de un medicamento biológico se asoció a un mayor cumplimiento AME frente al uso de otro tipo de medicamentos (59,4 vs. 23,3%). No se observaron diferencias entre los tratamientos biológicos.
El porcentaje global de cumplimiento AME es bajo, con diferencias por la localización geográfica, el sexo, la edad y el fármaco utilizado, si bien ninguno de esos factores por separado las justifica.
In 2017, the Spanish Academy of Dermatology and Venereology Psoriasis Working Group (PWG) designed the Minimal Disease Activity (MDA) criteria to determine the level of disease activity. We hereby present the results of an observational, cross-sectional, multicenter study of the nationwide application of these criteria.
We conducted a non-randomized sampling, stratified to achieve autonomic and provincial representation of consecutive patients with psoriasis (Ps) vulgaris without active arthritis. A total of 830 patients were included: 493 men (59.5%), with a mean age of 51.4 years (SD, 14.2), from all autonomous regions of Spain (except for Ceuta and Melilla) and 44 (88%) out of the 50 provinces. A questionnaire was obtained with demographic data, DLQI, subjective assessment—on a scale from 0 to 10—of itching, erythema, desquamation, visibility, and the patients’ PASI and BSA.
More than 50% failed to meet the MDA criteria (491; 59.2%), with significant differences being reported by region, sex, and age. Additionally, significant differences were reported based on the therapy used (P<.001). The use of biological therapies was associated with higher MDA compliance compared to other therapies (59.4% vs 23.3%). No differences were reported among various biological therapies.
The overall rate of MDA compliance is low, with differences being based on geographic location, sex, age, and drug used, yet none of these factors separately justify them.
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