Quality of life considerations in psoriasis treatment.
Psoriasis can have a profound impact on a patient, interfering in all aspects of life. Therefore, measuring the impact of disease and the effects of treatment must include both physiologic measurements as well as health-related quality of life tools. Psychosocial evaluation of patients at risk allows for early interventions that will promote positive patient outcomes and compliance with the treatment pathways.
Weiss
Stefan C
SC
Department of Dermatology, Stanford University Medical Center, Stanford, CA, USA.
Bergstrom
Kendra G
KG
Weiss
Sally A
SA
Kimball
Alexa B
AB
D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001294:Attitude to Health; D001828:Body Image; D002117:Calcitriol / Q000031:analogs & derivatives* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006304:Health Status; D006305:Health Status Indicators; D006801:Humans; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009733:Nursing Diagnosis; D011701:PUVA Therapy; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D011565:Psoriasis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology*; D011788:Quality of Life; D012649:Self Concept; D012934:Social Isolation; D016312:Treatment Refusal
D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; C055085:calcipotriene; D002117:Calcitriol