Home ultraviolet B (UVB) phototherapy for the treatment of severe psoriasis
Mundy L, Hiller JE
Record ID 32010001662
English
Authors' recommendations:
From the randomised controlled trial it would appear that home-based UVB therapy is as effective as that offered to outpatients in a hospital setting. In addition, there was no difference in the number of adverse events recorded between the two groups. A long-term cost-effectiveness study is required to ascertain if home-based UVB therapy is a viable financial option, however the benefits for patients in rural and remote locations may outweigh and slight increase in costs. UVB therapy is a widely used and effective treatment for psoriasis. HealthPACT have recommended that this summary be disseminated to colleges of interest including the College of Dermatology and College of General Practitioners as well as to all the jurisdictions. No further review of this technology by HealthPACT is required.
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2010
URL for published report:
Not Available
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
Australia
MeSH Terms
- Psoriasis
- Skin
- Ultraviolet Rays
- Ultraviolet Therapy
Contact
Organisation Name:
Adelaide Health Technology Assessment
Contact Address:
School of Public Health, Mail Drop 545, University of Adelaide, Adelaide SA 5005, AUSTRALIA, Tel: +61 8 8313 4617
Contact Name:
ahta@adelaide.edu.au
Contact Email:
ahta@adelaide.edu.au
Copyright:
Adelaide Health Technology Assessment (AHTA)
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