Feasibility and Preliminary Effectiveness of a Nurse-Led Therapeutic Patient Education Program in Patients Living With Chronic Psoriasis: A Pilot Study Protocol

Psoriasis has a relapsing clinical course that can be extremely debilitating physically and emotionally and significantly impacts patients’ quality of life. Despite substantial advancements in treatment, its effectiveness heavily relies on patient self-management at home. However, insufficient knowledge and suboptimal adherence among patients highlight a pressing need for targeted education. To enhance disease and treatment knowledge, self-efficacy, and overall quality of life for adults with cutaneous psoriasis, a nurse-led therapeutic education intervention called Living With Psoriasis has been developed. This article aims to (a) describe the development of this educative intervention and (b) outline the study protocol designed to evaluate its feasibility and preliminary effectiveness. A pilot quasi-experimental study will evaluate the intervention. Feasibility will be confirmed if 75% of participants attend at least 3 of 4 sessions. Preliminary effectiveness will be assessed on psoriasis severity, knowledge, self-efficacy, and quality of life. This pilot study aims to provide data for a larger-scale trial, advancing education-driven nursing care for psoriasis patients.