Study of Treatment Pattern and Treatment Satisfaction with its Impact on Quality of Life among Psoriasis Patients
Journal Title: Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research - Year 2019, Vol 13, Issue 5
Abstract
ABSTRACT Introduction: Psoriasis is an immune mediated dermatological disorder affecting physical, psychological and social functioning of the individual. Aim: This study explored the pattern of drug use, quality of life and treatment satisfaction in psoriasis patients and to ascertain whether the satisfaction varies among different treatments. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among 50 psoriasis patients, age group more than 18 years of both the genders, attending the dermatology department in a tertiary care teaching hospital. Quality of life and treatment satisfaction of the psoriatic patients were assessed using Psoriasis Disability Index (PDI) and Psoriasis Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire (PTSQ) respectively which contained various domains for topical, phototherapy and systemic treatment. Data was analysed with one-way ANOVA by SPSS software version 20.0. Results: Among the 50 patients, 44% received combination of topical and oral therapy and 24% received all three treatment regimens (topical, oral, phototherapy). Statistical significance was observed with PDI assessment with the duration of disease (with six months to one year, >one year) (p<0.001). Mean global satisfaction total score also showed statistical significance with phototherapy when compared with other therapies (p<0.01). Conclusion: Our study highlighted the effect of different dermatological therapy with high level of satisfaction with phototherapy which can be recommended by the clinicians to the patient who need it. The satisfaction levels of safety among all the three regimens were found to be equal and the Quality of life was impaired as the duration of disease progressed.
Authors and Affiliations
Srija Gopal, Selvalaxmi Gnanasegaran, Gerard Marshall Raj, Sakthi Balan Murugesan, Mangaiarkkarasi Adhimoolam, Roshini Menon
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP585886
- DOI 10.7860/JCDR/2019/40769.12815
- Views 108
- Downloads 0
Effect of Atorvastatin on Serum Levels of Lipase and Amylase in Patients of Hyperlipidemia
ABSTRACT Introduction: Hyperlipidemia is quite prevalent all over the world. Statins, which is the most common group of drugs used in its treatment is generally well tolerated. Recently, several cases of pancreatitis hav...
Primary Sclerosing Lipogranuloma: A Rare Cause of Scrotal Mass
Abstract Sclerosing Lipogranuloma (SLG) is a rare disease that affects many organs, with male genitourinary system being the most common site. It is a benign disease which occurs due to a granulomatous reaction of fatty...
Successful Management of Urosepsis with Ceftriaxone+Sulbactam+EDTA: A Case Report of Penem Sparing Approach
Over the past decade, the Anti-Microbial Resistance (AMR) among members of Enterobacteriaceae family is on rise mainly due to rapid spread of strains producing Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamases (ESBLs) and Metallo Beta-L...
Lip and Lower Lid Supporting Prosthetic Appliance: A Unique Approach of Treating Unilateral Facial Paralysis
Along with function, aesthetics plays an important role in treating partially or completely edentulous patients. Ageing, trauma, tooth loss and neuromuscular disorders have a high impact on tonicity of facial musculature...
Receiver Operator Characteristics (ROC) Analyses of Complete Blood Count (CBC) Delta
ABSTRACT Introduction: Delta check is a quality control tool that involves comparison of lab test result of current sample with that of previous sample from the same patient based on specified criteria. Though chemical a...