Study Evaluating The Prevalence Of Undiagnosed Psoriatic Arthritis In Patients With Plaque Psoriasis

An Australian Cross-Sectional Epidemiological Study To Evaluate The Prevalence Of Undiagnosed Psoriatic Arthritis In Psoriasis Patients In Dermatology Practice Focusing On Disease Severity, Disease Burden And Quality Of Life

This study aims to collect Australian data on the prevalence of undiagnosed psoriatic arthritis in patients with plaque psoriasis. In addition the study will assess disease severity and quality of life in Australian patients with psoriasis attending specialist dermatology clinics.

Consecutive psoriasis patients seen at each site will be invited to participate in the study

Inclusion Criteria:

• Diagnosis of plaque psoriasis
• >= 18 years of age
• Able to complete English-language questionnaires

Exclusion Criteria:

• Participation in an interventional clinical trial in previous 3 months
• Known rheumatologist-confirmed psoriatic arthritis