BACKGROUND

Psoriasis is a chronic, incurable inflammatory disease that often frustrates patients and negatively impacts quality of life, affecting treatment satisfaction.

OBJECTIVE

This study evaluated treatment satisfaction, medication adherence, and dermatological quality of life in Filipino patients with plaque-type psoriasis.

METHODS

Ninety-five patients at a tertiary dermatology clinic completed surveys using the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medications (TSQM 1.4), Morisky Medication Adherence Scale-4 (MMAS), and Psoriasis Disability Index (PDI). Disease severity was measured using the Psoriasis Area Severity Index (PASI).

RESULTS

Patients reported moderate to high treatment satisfaction, medium medication adherence, and minimal quality of life impairment across all treatments. Convenience satisfaction was significantly correlated with educational attainment. Satisfaction with effectiveness and convenience was strongly linked to medication adherence, while overall satisfaction was tied to disease severity. Additionally, satisfaction with side effects was significantly related to quality of life.

CONCLUSION

All three treatment modalities remain vital for managing psoriasis in low- resource settings. Emphasizing medication side effects, treatment convenience, and their impact on quality of life can foster a more patient-centered approach.

Human ; Psoriasis ; Quality Of Life ; Personal Satisfaction ; Treatment ; Therapeutics