Items showing most remarkable differences between 23 rheumatologists with the diagnosis psoriatic arthritis and the other diagnosis
| All rheumatologists | Rheumatologists with correct diagnosis | Rheumatologists with other diagnosis | |
|---|---|---|---|
| (n=23) (%) | (n=14) (%) | (n=9) (%) | |
| Medical history | |||
| Squamous scalp skin | 14 (61) | 11 (79) | 3 (33) |
| Presence of psoriasis in relatives | 13 (57) | 9 (64) | 4 (44) |
| Eye inflammation | 8 (35) | 4 (29) | 4 (44) |
| Alcoholic consumption | 15 (65) | 8 (57) | 7 (78) |
| Influence of complaints on daily activities | 15 (65) | 7 (50) | 8 (89) |
| Physical examination | |||
| Inspection for skin abnormalities | 17 (74) | 12 (86) | 5 (56) |
| Inspection for psoriasis on specific locations | 16 (70) | 12 (86) | 4 (44) |
| Knees/elbows | 9 (39) | 8 (57) | 1 (11) |
| Scalp | 13 (57) | 10 (71) | 3 (33) |
| Umbilicus | 13 (57) | 11 (79) | 2 (22) |
| Anal cleft | 7 (30) | 5 (36) | 2 (22) |
| Knee | – | – | – |
| Management | |||
| Ordered laboratory tests | 18 (78) | 12 (86) | 6 (67) |
| Ordered radiology tests | 17 (74) | 12 (86) | 5 (56) |
| Requested SP for follow-up | 18 (78) | 13 (93) | 5 (56) |