Priority 16 from the Psoriatic Arthritis PSP
| UNCERTAINTY: What is the role of non-pharmacological treatments such as physiotherapy, occupational therapy and podiatry in treating patients with psoriatic arthritis? (JLA PSP Priority 16) | |
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| Overall ranking | 16 |
| JLA question ID | 0108/16 |
| Explanatory note | There is an evidence gap about the role of non-pharmacological treatments for treating psoriatic arthritis. Particularly understanding which non-pharmacological interventions show the best effect. Should a package of non-pharmacological interventions be offered as part of treatment? What is the best type of exercise? Are specific exercises better? |
| Evidence |
This question has been partially addressed in the evidence base from the following guideline: NICE, 2018. Adults with axial spondyloarthritis are referred to a specialist physiotherapist for a structured exercise programme https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/qs170 |
| Health Research Classification System category | Inflammatory and immune system |
| Extra information provided by this PSP | |
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| Original uncertainty examples | What role do occupational therapists have in chronic PSA around adaptations? |
| Submitted by | 20 uncertainties submitted |
| PSP information | |
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| PSP unique ID | 0108 |
| PSP name | Psoriatic Arthritis |
| Total number of uncertainties identified by this PSP. | 46 (To see a full list of all uncertainties identified, please see the detailed spreadsheet held on the JLA website) |
| Date of priority setting workshop | 12 July 2021 |