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  • Study on the Impact of Psor...
    Bulat, Vedrana; Šitum, Mirna; Delaš Aždajić, Marija; Lovrić, Ivana; Dediol, Iva

    Psychiatria Danubina 32, Številka: Suppl 4
    Journal Article

    Psoriasis is a chronic and stigmatising disease with significant and hard to meet clinical needs in patient management. Psoriasis is a relatively common disease, affecting up to 2% of the population. The impact of psoriasis on quality of life is significant given its chronicity and visibility. Psychological stress is a well-established systemic triggering factor in psoriasis. It has been associated with initial presentation of the disease as well as exacerbations of pre-existing psoriasis. The purpose of this study is to assess the psychological, social and financial implications of psoriasis. 51 patients participated in this study. After dermatological examination and determination of Psoriasis Area and Severity Index score, patients were referred to a psychological consult. Assessment was done through questionnaires concerning quality of life, depression, anxiety, illness perception, financial domain and personal data. Results of our study indicate that psoriasis has a strong impact on patients' life. It influences working habits, poses a significant financial burden, but most of all, significantly impairs their quality of life and psychological status. Psoriasis poses a substantial threat to several dimensions in patient's quality of life. Patients feel that the current treatment, although often effective, does not provide a satisfactory long-term solution. Thus, long-term psychologic support for patients with psoriasis is desirable.