Psoriasis Severity and Functional Disabilities among Patients with Psoriasis | ||||
| Egyptian Journal of Health Care | ||||
| Volume 15, Issue 1, March 2024, Page 1358-1370 PDF (1 MB) | ||||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||||
| DOI: 10.21608/ejhc.2024.346001 | ||||
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| Authors | ||||
| Aziza Ibrahim Abd El Kader1; Fayza Ahmed Ibrahim1; Rasha Awad Abd El Magied Salime2 | ||||
| 1Lecturer of Medical Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Cairo University. Egypt | ||||
| 2Assistant professor at Adult Health Care Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Helwan University.Egypt | ||||
| Abstract | ||||
| Background: Psoriasis significantly impacts patients' physical and mental well-being, leading to functional limitations in various domains. Understanding the link between disease severity and functional disabilities is crucial for optimizing treatment strategies and improving patient outcomes. Aim: was to explore the relation between psoriasis severity and functional disability among patients with psoriasis. Design: A correlation and cross-sectional research design was employed to achieve the current study aim. Setting: The current study was carried out at Kasr Al-Ainy Psoriasis Unit and Dermatology Department. Sample: A purposive sample of 150 participants was recruited for the study. Tools: three tools were used by the researchers for data collection; Tool (I): Participants' Socio-Demographic Characteristics and Medical Related Data form; Tool (II) Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) and Tool (III) Psoriasis Disability Index (PDI). Results: Mean age of the current study participants were (38.9±7.85), (38%) of participants had severe PASI score and (52.6%) of them had severe PDI score. the total PDI had a positive strong correlation with PASI score (r=0.751, p<0.005). Conclusion: Based on the results of the current study, there was a significant correlation between all components of PDI and PASI scores particularly the daily activities and work; in addition, the total PDI score had a positive strong correlation with PASI score. Recommendations: Development of evidence-based guidelines for managing functional limitations in psoriasis patients is crucial. | ||||
| Keywords | ||||
| Patients; Psoriasis Severity & Functional Disabilities | ||||
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