Real-world Evidence from a Cluster Survey of Patients Guided by Multi-center Dermatologists toward the Philippine Psoriasis Registry

Background: Psoriasis (PsO) is characterized by a chronic relapsing course with mild, moderate, or severe presentations associated with significant physical, mental, emotional, and socioeconomic burdens. To help the patients living with this condition, health agencies, lawmakers, and other stakeholders need accurate information generated from real-world data (RWD). Objective: The objective of this study was to derive RWD on demography, disease severity, comorbidities, and treatment regimens utilized by Filipino PsO patients. Methods: This prospective noninterventional study collects data from patients with PsO, screened and diagnosed by Philippine Dermatological Society-certified dermatologists through answering the Philippine Psoriasis Registry (PPR) questionnaires. Results: Answers by 780 participants to 9 specific questions from demographics to unmet needs at dermatology and rheumatology consultations were tabulated. A majority of patients (86.53%) had moderate-to-severe PsO, and only a few (8.72%) utilized the more effective medications due to socioeconomic factors of the underserved. Conclusions: The RWD from this PPR captures a snapshot of the PsO population within the Philippines. This is beneficial for understanding the current state of the population and explores disease progression and efficacy of interventions over time. Information sharing for future research through the strategic dissemination of findings from this study is imperative to enhance the understanding of PsO and its management on both local and global scales.