Psoriasis Targets and Therapy · 2012 · 16 citations · 42 references
PharmacyDermatologyPsychologyHealth AssessmentOutcomes ResearchRheumatologyChronic DiseaseHealth Status MeasurementHealth-related Quality Of LifeHealth-related Quality Of Life MeasurementQuality Of LifeQuality Of Life AssessmentActivitiesBurdenEmotional Well-being AssessmentLife Satisfaction MeasurementPhysical Function AssessmentPhysical Function MeasurementPsoriasis TherapyPsoriatic Disease
Abstract: Psoriasis is a chronic immunologic disease characterized by red papules and plaques with a silver colored scale. The impact of psoriasis on patients’ overall quality of life is significant, broad, and deep, including effects on emotional wellbeing, psychological stress, self-esteem, relationship, work, social activities, financial burden, and even physical function. Although there are various measures available for assessing health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in research studies, there is no consensus on which measure is best to use in clinical practice or for research comparing different treatments. Choosing treatments based on patients’ specific individual preferences, goal-orientation, and close, attentive cooperation between patients and their doctors may be an effective strategy that can be applied to improve patients’ quality of life. Keywords: treatment, health related quality of life, HRQoL
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Robert S. Stern, Tamar Nijsten, Steven R. Feldman et al. · Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings · 2004 · 739 citations · Full text
Quality of life in patients with psoriasis
Monali Bhosle, Amit Kulkarni, Steven R. Feldman et al. · Health and Quality of Life Outcomes · 2006 · 379 citations · Full text