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The impact of psoriasis on the quality of life of patients from the 16-center PUVA follow-up cohort

McKenna, K.E., Stern, R.S.·1997·Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

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Background The impact of psoriasis on the quality of life of patients is likely to be principally related to alterations in individual appearance and consequent psychosocial disability. Quantifying the impact of psoriasis and related changes from therapy would help in the selection of optimal management.Objective Our purpose was to evaluate the impact of psoriasis on patients with severe disease who have had photochemotherapy (PUVA).Methods In 1979 we interviewed 877 of 988 still participating patients who were enrolled in 15 of 16 centers in the PUVA Follow-up Study. We determined the impact of psoriasis on quality of life with a questionnaire that had been modified to incorporate measures of impairment that are likely to be affected by cutaneous disease.Results Psoriasis had substantial impact on the quality of life. Women were more likely than men to report impairment in quality of life dimensions. The impact of disease decreased with increasing age. Moderate to high relative impact on total quality of life was more often reported by patients who had recently used UVB phototherapy than by those using PUVA or methotrexate.Conclusion Psoriasis has a substantial impact on the quality of life. This impact seems to decrease with increasing age. Use of specific treatments are also associated with the extent to which psoriasis affects quality of life.

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  • Difficulties adjusting to an altered appearance can lead to anxiety, shame, reduced self-worth, social avoidance and isolation, which can significantly interfere with social, occupational and relational functioning, lowering quality of life for some individuals.

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Authors
McKenna, K. E., & Stern, R. S.
Affiliations
Harvard University (US)
Corresponding author
Stern, R.S.
Venue
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
1997-03
Volume
36
Issue
3
Pages
388-394
ISSN
0190-9622 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2010292044
Cited by
119
References
20
Citations by year
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FWCI
1.45
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (N01-AR-4-2214)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Immunology and Microbiology › Immunology › Psoriasis: Treatment and Pathogenesis
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Dermatology › Dermatology and Skin Diseases
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Rheumatology › Spondyloarthritis Studies and Treatments
Keywords
psoriasis, quality of life, photochemotherapy, PUVA, UVB phototherapy, methotrexate, psychosocial disability, sex differences, age differences
MeSH terms
Aged, Attitude to Health, Female, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Psoriasis, PUVA Therapy, Quality of Life, Surveys and Questionnaires, Ultraviolet Therapy

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