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- Title
The Patient's Guide to Psoriasis Treatment. Part 3: Biologic Injectables.
- Authors
Abrouk, Michael; Nakamura, Mio; Zhu, Tian; Farahnik, Benjamin; Singh, Rasnik; Lee, Kristina; Jose, Margareth; Koo, John; Bhutani, Tina; Liao, Wilson
- Abstract
Background: An increasing number of injectable biologics are now available for the treatment of psoriasis. However, for individuals who have never received this therapy, the process of performing a self-injection can be daunting. There is lack of patient educational material on how to perform and optimize this treatment. Objective: The objective of this study is to present a freely available online guide and video on biologic injections that is informative to patients and increases the success and compliance of patients starting this therapy. Methods: The self-injection technique taught at the University of California-San Francisco Psoriasis and Skin Treatment Center as well as available information from the literature were reviewed to design a practical guide for patients receiving biologic injections. Results: We created a printable guide and video resource that describes how to improve the injection process, pain management, travel planning, and common concerns with biologic injectables. Conclusion: This guide is beneficial for patients who wish to improve their experience with biologic self-injections, for healthcare providers who prescribe these treatments, and for trainees learning about this modality.
- Subjects
PATIENT education; PSORIASIS treatment; BIOLOGICALS; ADALIMUMAB; ETANERCEPT
- Publication
Dermatology & Therapy, 2016, Vol 6, Issue 3, p325
- ISSN
2193-8210
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s13555-016-0131-8