Associations of Lifestyle-Related Factors and Psoriatic Arthritis Disease Activity: The Dutch South West Psoriatic Arthritis Study - Report - MDSpire

Lifestyle Factors and Their Impact on Disease Activity in Psoriatic Arthritis: Insights from the Dutch South West Psoriatic Arthritis Study

  • By

  • Batoul Hojeij

  • Ilja Tchetverikov

  • Marc R. Kok

  • Marijn Vis

  • Yvonne Goekoop-Ruiterman

  • Jessica Bijsterbosch

  • Paul Baudoin

  • Reinhard Bos

  • Jos H. van der Kaap

  • Petra Kok

  • Lindy-Anne Korswagen

  • Jolanda J. Luime

  • May 16, 2026

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Clinical Report: Lifestyle Factors and Their Impact on Psoriatic Arthritis

Overview

This study investigates the association between lifestyle-related factors and disease activity in patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA).

Background

Psoriatic arthritis is a chronic inflammatory condition that significantly affects patients' quality of life and imposes a considerable burden. Despite advancements in pharmacological treatments, achieving optimal disease control remains a challenge.

Data Highlights

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Key Findings

  • Unhealthy lifestyle-related factors were prevalent among patients with PsA.
  • A higher composite lifestyle risk score was linked to increased PsA disease activity.
  • Obesity and smoking were identified as major contributors to disease activity in PsA.
  • Physical activity was associated with reduced inflammation and better patient-reported outcomes.

Clinical Implications

Addressing lifestyle-related factors such as obesity and smoking may improve disease activity outcomes in patients with PsA. Clinicians should consider integrating lifestyle modifications into treatment plans for better management of the condition.

Conclusion

The findings underscore the importance of lifestyle factors in the management of psoriatic arthritis, suggesting that interventions targeting these factors could enhance disease control.

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  3. Clinical Rheumatology, 2017 -- Discrepancies in Perceptions of Disease Management Satisfaction Between Physicians and Patients with Psoriatic Arthritis
  4. EULAR recommendations for the management of psoriatic arthritis with pharmacological therapies: 2023 update - PMC
  5. Dietary interventions in Psoriatic Arthritis: A Randomized controlled clinical trial - ACR Meeting Abstracts
  6. Clinical Rheumatology — Assessment of Disease Activity and Biologic Therapy in Individuals with Psoriatic Arthritis or Rheumatoid Arthritis
  7. EULAR recommendations for the management of psoriatic arthritis with pharmacological therapies: 2023 update - PMC
  8. Dietary interventions in Psoriatic Arthritis: A Randomized controlled clinical trial - ACR Meeting Abstracts
  9. POS0306 LIFESTYLE BEHAVIOURS AND DISEASE ACTIVITY OUTCOMES IN PATIENTS WITH PSORIATIC ARTHRITIS: THE DUTCH SOUTH WEST PSORIATIC ARTHRITIS STUDY - ScienceDirect

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Associations of Lifestyle-Related Factors and Psoriatic Arthritis Disease Activity: The Dutch South West Psoriatic Arthritis Study

  • by Batoul Hojeij, Ilja Tchetverikov, Marc R. Kok, Marijn Vis, Yvonne Goekoop-Ruiterman, Jessica Bijsterbosch, Paul Baudoin, Reinhard Bos, Jos H. van der Kaap, Petra Kok, Lindy-Anne Korswagen, Jolanda J. Luime

  • May 16, 2026

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