PICO questions addressed in patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA).
| Patient | Intervention | Comparison | Outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|
| PsA | CVD Obesity and metabolic syndrome Fatty liver disease Mood disorders Chronic infections Malignancy Osteoporosis Chronic pain/fibromyalgia | Patients without these comorbidities | Influences treatment choice (eg, response to therapy or adverse events) Comorbidities may be worsened by therapy |
CVD: cardiovascular disease; PICO: Patient/Population – Intervention – Comparison/Comparator – Outcome; PsA: psoriatic arthritis.