Lakshi Aldredge, MSN, ANP-BC, DCNP, FAANP - Taking a Team-Based Approach to Moderate to Severe Psoriasis in an Era of Expanding Oral Treatment Options: Advanced Practice Clinicians as Key Partners in Care

Go online to PeerView.com/WCP860 to view the activity, download slides and practice aids, and complete the post-test to earn credit. Psoriasis is a widely prevalent, chronic, systemic, immune-mediated disease that substantially impairs patients’ physical health, quality of life and work productivity. Nearly one-quarter of people with psoriasis have cases that are considered moderate to severe. Despite the availability of effective systemic therapy, many patients remain undertreated or even untreated and are dissatisfied with current treatments. In this activity, two experts review the rationale for TYK2 inhibition as a novel approach for the treatment of moderate to severe psoriasis. In addition, key information for the first-in-class, oral, selective TYK2 inhibitor will be provided, as well as the key roles that advanced practice clinicians (eg, NPs, PAs) play in the management of patients with psoriasis in an era of expanding oral treatment options. Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to: Describe the rationale for targeting the TYK2 kinase as it relates to novel approaches for the treatment of moderate to severe psoriasis; Identify patients with psoriasis who are most likely to benefit from novel oral treatments; Select among established and novel therapies to personalize management plans for patients with psoriasis based on efficacy and safety evidence and guidelines; and Facilitate care coordination and communication with patients and other healthcare team members that fosters a whole patient approach to managing psoriasis.