Table 6.

Unmet needs in the awareness of PsA burden: addressing the problem^*

Unmet needs in the awareness of PsA burden

Awareness is low regarding the impact of PsA on patient lives

It is unclear how the patient perspective of severity correlates with classifications by health care providers

Awareness of the impact of comorbidities is low among health care providers and patients

The value and cost-effectiveness of therapies needs further defining, including evaluation of direct and indirect costs

Addressing the problem

Educate health care providers and patients about PsA impact on daily life, comorbidities, and long-term outcomes

Improve communication between health care providers and patients to ensure expectations are matched

Additional research is needed on the true value of therapies, including the impact on direct and indirect costs

^*PsA = psoriatic arthritis.