FACTORS AFFECTING THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF PSORIASIS PATIENTS IN THE DERMATOLOGY DEPARTMENT - THAI NGUYEN NATIONAL HOSPITAL
Overview
Abstract:
Abstract: With the objective is to assess
some factors affecting the quality of life in psoriasis patients at the
Dermatology Department of Thai Nguyen Central Hospital, the Author use the
descriptive study, cross-sectional design on 40 psoriasis patients attending
examination and treatment at Thai Nguyen Central Hospital from April 2023 to
April 2024. Result is that: 100% of psoriasis patients were affected in terms
of quality of life, with 70% being significantly or very significantly
affected. The quality of life of severe psoriasis patients was most affected
(DLQI 26.8±1.92). The group of patients not using biologic drugs had a higher
DLQI compared to the group using biologic drugs (16.34±8.01 vs. 3.0±1.22 with
p<0.05). Patients with psoriasis for over 10 years (DLQI: 9.42±4.58) were
less affected in terms of quality of life compared to those with less than 5
years (22.31±8.08) and 5-10 years (12.27±7.43) with p <0.0001. There was no
difference in quality of life between males and females, nor was there a
correlation with the age group affected by the disease. The quality of life of
psoriasis patients is related to the severity of the disease, duration of
illness, and the medication being used.
Keyword(s): Keywords: Quality of life, psoriasis vulgaris, DLQI, PASI.
Pages (from-to) | 23-27 |
Journal | IOSR Journal of Nursing and Health Science |
Volume | Volume 13 |
Issue number | 3 |
Publication status | Published - May-2024 |
ISBN | 2320-1959 |