Quality of life and psychosocial aspects in Greek patients with psoriasis: a cross-sectional study

Jan 7, 2016Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

Quality of Life and Social Well-Being in Greek Patients with Psoriasis

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Abstract

The average Dermatology Quality of Life Index score among psoriasis patients was 12.61 ± 4.88.

Psoriasis patients reported significantly higher anxiety levels compared to healthy volunteers, with a p-value of 0.032.
A significant difference in loneliness scores was observed between psoriasis patients and healthy individuals (p=0.033).
Self-esteem was notably lower in female psoriasis patients compared to their male counterparts.
The findings indicate that psoriasis impacts not only physical health but also psychological and social well-being.

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BACKGROUND: Psoriasis is a common, long-term skin disease associated with high levels of psychological distress and a considerable adverse impact on life. The effects of psoriasis, beyond skin affliction, are seldom recognized and often undertreated.

OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study is to evaluate the quality of life, anxiety and depression, self-esteem and loneliness in patients with psoriasis.

METHODS: Eighty-four patients with psoriasis were enrolled in the study. The quality of life, depression and anxiety, loneliness and self-esteem of the patient were assessed using the Dermatology Life Quality Index, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, the UCLA loneliness Scale (UCLA-Version 3) and Rosenberg's Self-esteem Scale, respectively.

RESULTS: The Dermatology Quality of Life Index score among psoriasis patients was 12.61 ± 4.88. They had statistically significantly higher scores according to the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale -anxiety subscale (p=0.032)-compared with healthy volunteers. Moreover, a statistically significant difference was found between the two groups concerning the UCLA-scale (p=0.033) and RSES-scale (p<0.0001). Female patients presented with lower self-esteem than male patients.

CONCLUSION: Psoriasis is a distressing, recurrent disorder that significantly impairs quality of life. Therefore, the recognition and future management of psoriasis may require the involvement of multi-disciplinary teams to manage the physical, psychological and social aspects of the condition, as is the case for systemic, long-term conditions.

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Quality of life and psychosocial aspects in Greek patients with psoriasis: a cross-sectional study

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