Quality of Life in Patients with Psoriasis
Author Information
Author(s): Bhosle Monali J, Kulkarni Amit, Feldman Steven R, Balkrishnan Rajesh
Primary Institution: Ohio State University College of Pharmacy and School of Public Health
Hypothesis
This review attempts to outline different quality of life measures available for psoriasis and describes their use in studies examining patient reported outcomes associated with pharmacological interventions for psoriasis.
Conclusion
Psoriasis is a serious condition and is associated with significantly lower quality of life.
Supporting Evidence
- Psoriasis has a significant negative impact on patients' health related quality of life.
- Almost 75% of patients believed that psoriasis had moderate to large negative impact on their quality of life.
- At least 20% of psoriasis patients had contemplated suicide.
- Patients with psoriasis report missing an average of 26 days a year due to their condition.
- Psoriasis patients often experience difficulties like maladaptive coping responses and feelings of stigma.
Takeaway
Psoriasis can make people feel really bad about themselves and their lives, but talking about it and getting the right help can make things better.
Methodology
This is a review article summarizing various studies on quality of life measures in psoriasis patients.
Limitations
Lack of head-to-head comparisons of available treatment options limits conclusions regarding superiority of one agent over another in improving quality of life in psoriasis patients.
Participant Demographics
Psoriasis affects approximately 2% of the world's population, with men and women being equally affected.
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