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Psoriasis Epidemiology Screening Tool 

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The Psoriasis Epidemiology Screening Tool (PEST) is a validated screening tool for psoriatic arthritis (PsA) and it is recommended that patients with psoriasis who do not have a diagnosis of PsA complete an annual PEST questionnaire

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Tick the boxes that correspond to the joints that have caused you discomfort (i.e. stiff, swollen or painful joints).

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Answer the additional questions below:

Have you ever had a swollen joint (or joints)?
Yes
No
Has a doctor ever told you that you have arthritis?
Yes
No
Do your finger nails or toe nails have holes or pits?
Yes
No
Have you had pain in your heel?
Yes
No
Have you had a finger or toe that was completely swollen or painful for no apparent reason?
Yes
No

The information provided on this web page is intended for general information purposes only. Information concerning any product or disease is not intended to provide, or substitute, medical advice. This web page is in no way intended to offer medical diagnosis or patient-specific treatment advice. If you have a medical condition, you should promptly see a medical doctor or healthcare provider.

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The information provided on this web page is intended for general information purposes only. Information concerning any product or disease is not intended to provide, or substitute, medical advice. This web page is in no way intended to offer medical diagnosis or patient-specific treatment advice. If you have a medical condition, you should promptly see a medical doctor or healthcare provider.

This is a non-promotional material and is supported by Novartis. The content is intended for medical educational purposes only. Novartis does not engage in the promotion of unregistered products or unapproved indication. Please consult local Prescribing Information for registration/product license details.

References:

1) P. Helliwell. Psoriasis Epidemiology Screening Tool (PEST): A Report from the GRAPPA 2009 Annual Meeting. The Journal of Rheumatology March 2011, 38 (3) 551-552; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3899/jrheum.101119 

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